Elder Justice

Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of Older Adults: A Hidden Problem ~ A Community Solution.

View this recording of a community discussion sponsored by the St. Johnsbury Community Justice Center and the NEK Vulnerable Adult Action Coalition on January 6, 2011.  "An Age for Justice: Confronting Elder Abuse in America".  

Community Resources 

• The Northeast Kingdom Vulnerable Adult Action Coalition (NEKVAAC) is made up of a team of local law enforcement, social service and health care providers dedicated to insuring the safety and well-being of vulnerable adults - See this document to learn more.
• Crime Prevention Guide for the Elderly
• Article on the connection between Animal Cruelty and Elder Abuse - Latham Letter


• Adult Protective Services (APS)

  
• The Legal Rights of Women in Vermont 
  


• Office for the Attorney General of Vermont


Website resource for those targeted with scams and financial exploitation - Consumer Assistance Program


• Vermont Network Against Sexual and Domestic Violence
• Unbrella provides safe homes and services for individuals and families in Northeastern Vermont supporting survivors of domestic and sexual violence- Umbrella website link.
• Anti violence resources and support for the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender  Vermonters - Safe Space
• Advocates for residents of Nursing Homes.  Vermont Long Term Care Ombudsman
• Information about courts, court schedules and forms available online State of Vermont Judiciary
• Vermont Law Enforcement