Office of Violence Against Women
Services and Support for Individuals Being Harmed
The Enhanced Training and Services to End Abuse in Later Life Program (Abuse in Later Life Program) funds projects that support a comprehensive approach to addressing elder abuse in their communities. These projects will provide training to criminal justice professionals to enhance their ability to address elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation; provide cross-training opportunities to professionals working with older victims; establish or support a coordinated community response to elder abuse; and provide or enhance services for victims who are 50 years of age or older.
Lifesaving grant in Vermilion Co. advocates to prevent, end abuse
Some fabulous coverage of the Office of Violence Against Women (OVW) in Later Life grant kickoff event for CRIS! We want to additionally thank Walmart, County Market, Starbucks, and the Danville Police Department for their very generous donations to make this day possible! A huge thank you to Dogg Pound BBQ for setting us up with lunch options as well!
Report Abuse, Neglect, Exploitation and Self-Neglect of adults age 60 or older
TO REPORT ABUSE CALL: 217-443-2999 (MONDAY – FRIDAY, 8:00AM – 4:00PM)
or 1-866-800-1409 (24 HOURS DAY/7 DAYS A WEEK)
The term “elder abuse” means any action against a person who is 50 years of age or older that constitutes the willful: (A) infliction of injury, unreasonable confinement, intimidation, or cruel punishment with resulting physical harm, pain, or mental anguish, or (B) deprivation by a person, including a caregiver, of goods or services with the intent to cause physical harm, mental anguish, or mental illness. See 34 U.S.C. § 12291(a)(11).
The Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) is a component of the U.S. Department of Justice. OVW implements the provisions of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) and provides national leadership on the issues of domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking. MORE INFORMATION ON OVW
Brenda Adams
OVW Program Coordinator & Advocate
217-443-2999
Email Brenda
Brenda Adams
OVW Program Coordinator & Advocate
217-443-2999
Email Brenda