Publications and Other Resources

Elder Abuse Prevention Interventions (EAPI) Initiative in New York State  Policies and Procedures: Enhanced Multi-Disciplinary Teams Supplement – The Forensic Accounting Role,  2017 

Elder Abuse in Guardianship Cases: A Legal Resource Guide This guide was created through a partnership between The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Center for Elder Abuse Prevention at the Hebrew Home at Riverdale and The Guardianship Project, a Demonstration Project of Vera Institute of Justice. 

Elder Law Q&A: An Introduction to Aging Issues and Planning for the Future (English) - A publication of the Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Center for Elder Abuse Prevention at the Hebrew Home at Riverdale in collaboration with the Westchester Public Private Partnership for Aging Services and the Pace Women’s Justice Center. 

Multidisciplinary Team Guide and Toolkit A guide to creating and facilitating the development of multidisciplinary teams by the Department of Justice’s Elder Justice Initiative, 2017 

The Prosecutor’s Resource on Elder Abuse –  AEquitas‘ resource for prosecutors to assist with investigating and prosecuting cases involving abuse, neglect, and financial exploitation of an older victim, 2017 

Elder Justice Initiative Webinars– The Department of Justice’s Elder Justice Initiative  hosts a number of webinars on elder abuse, which are then archived and accessible on their site, 2017 

New Assessments in Financial Decision Making and Financial Exploitation: the Lichtenberg Financial Decision Screening Scale (LFDSS)– A research brief and webinar on financial decision-making prepared by The National Adult Protective Services Association with the National Committee for the Prevention of Elder Abuse, 2016 

New York State Cost of Financial Exploitation Study – Report prepared by the New York State Office of Children and Family Services, 2016 

The Elder Justice Roadmap – Framework for facing challenges in elder abuse prevention and prosecution, 2014 

Exploring the Sexual Rights of Older Adults: Towards Healthy Sexuality and Freedom from Victimization in Later Life  - Monograph prepared from a NYC colloquium in May 2011 exploring issues concerning healthy sexuality in later life and issues of consent and sexual victimization of older adults. 

NCALL National Abuse in Later Life Resource Directory  –  The NCALL National Abuse in Later Life Resource Directory (2011), funded by the Office on Violence Against Women (OVW), lists specialized services for older victims of domestic violence and sexual assault throughout the United States. 

New York State Elder Abuse Prevalence Study: Report 2010  –  This report includes findings from the first (and only) state-wide elder abuse prevalence study in the country conducted through a partnership with Lifespan of Greater Rochester, Weill Cornell Medical Center, and New York City Department for the Aging, 2010 

Elder Abuse: Safety Tips  – Overview of safety plans, tips for staying safe, and resources for victims of elder abuse from NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, 2006 

When a Family Member Causes Harm  – Information, advice, and resources for elder abuse victims from NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, 2006 

Domestic Violence in Later Life: A Guide Aging Network For Domestic Violence and Victim Service Providers 2006   – Issue Brief prepared by the National Association of State Units on Aging and the National Center on Elder Abuse, 2006 

Late Life Domestic Violence: What Aging Network Needs Know 2006  –  Issue Brief prepared by the National Association of State Units on Aging and the National Center on Elder Abuse, 2006