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1750 Madison Ave, Suite 600
Memphis, TN 38104
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(901) 222-4400 Phone
(901) 222-4441 Fax
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Elder Abuse Survivor Story
/0 Comments/in General /by Conchita TopinkaFirst, Ruth* is not allowed to have visitors; then her phone is cut off so she can’t call friends or family; then the grocery money disappears. This story has a happy ending, but unfortunately there are many Ruths in our community who don’t get a second chance. Elder abuse can be as subtle as it […]
CREA: A Community Responds to Elder Abuse
/0 Comments/in General /by Conchita TopinkaAlthough Tennessee law requires residents to report any suspicion of elder abuse or neglect, the reality is that most cases go unreported. In Memphis/Shelby County, the Coordinated Response to Elder Abuse (CREA) is a collaborative effort to streamline the services available to older adults who have been neglected or abused. “There is a misperception that […]
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day Is June 15
/0 Comments/in General /by Conchita TopinkaMemphis, TN, – According to recent estimates, there are approximately more than 172,000 residents aged 60 and older in Shelby County, and research indicates that one in ten of these older adults could be a victim of abuse and neglect. Elder abuse affects communities on many levels, from public health to civic participation to economic […]
Yes or No? Your Answers to Questionnaire Could Save Your Life
/0 Comments/in General /by Conchita TopinkaThe Lethality Assessment Program (LAP) brings the Family Safety Center’s prevention and intervention resources to where the victim is, when he or she is most vulnerable. This early intervention is important given that on average it takes a victim seven or eight attempts to leave an abusive situation. LAP was introduced in the Shelby County […]
Survivor Story May 2018
/0 Comments/in General /by Conchita TopinkaThroughout ten years of marriage, there had been multiple calls to police. This time was different. “Has your intimate partner threatened you with a weapon?” asked the officer who responded to the scene. “Is your intimate partner violently jealous, or does he control most of your daily activities?” After she finished the screening, the officer […]