Who We Are

The mission of NCPEA is to prevent abuse, neglect, and exploitation of older persons and adults with disabilities through research, advocacy, public and professional awareness, interdisciplinary exchange, and coalition building.

Specifically, we:

• Conduct research to reveal the causes of abuse and effective means for preventing it
• Contribute to the scientific knowledge base on elder abuse by identifying critical information needs and providing vehicles for the exchange of new research findings
• Promote collaboration and the exchange of knowledge between diverse disciplines
• Provide professionals with information and training to help them effectively intervene in cases
• Promote the growth of community coalitions to ensure comprehensive and well coordinated service delivery
• Raise community awareness about the problem and solutions
• Advocate for needed services and enlightened public policy

NCPEA's accomplishments include:

• Producing the Journal of Elder Abuse and Neglect, a peer-reviewed international publication
• Promoting programs and coalition-building at the state and local level
• Advocating for victims before Congressional committees
• Participating in forums to set national policy
• Consulting on the Elder Justice Act
• Conducting research to evaluate intervention programs
• Producing an award-winning video training program
• Providing international leadership

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