Reprinted from National NASW Tips & Tools for Social Workers
By Chris Herman, MSW, LICSW, Senior Practice Associate–Aging
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) is observed on June 15 each year with three goals:
increasing awareness about elder abuse (which can include neglect, financial abuse or exploitation, and physical, sexual, or emotional–psychological abuse)
fostering action by individuals, organizations, and communities to identify, prevent, and address elder abuse
reaffirming our society’s commitment to the principle of justice for all
The 2023 WEAAD theme is Building Strong Support for Elders. This year, WEAAD is part of a broader observance, WEAAD Week, observed June 9 through 16 and led by the federally funded National Center on Elder Abuse (NCEA). This NASW Tips & Tools for Social Workers publication addresses the following topics, most of which are relevant throughout the year:
relevance of elder abuse to you as a social worker, regardless of your practice specialty or setting
information every social worker needs to know about elder abuse
significance of the WEAAD theme
free, nationwide virtual events occurring on WEAAD and throughout the month of June
other ways in which social workers can participate in WEAAD Week
NASW activities to prevent and address elder abuse
invitation to tell NASW how you are working to prevent and address elder abuse
resources from NCEA, NASW, and other organizations to help you work for elder justice throughout the year
Read the rest of the full "Tips & Tools for Social Workers" article here.
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