Links to Other Resources
Abuse and neglect, restraint and seclusion, complaints (updated 6/30/11)
New data reveals our nation is neglecting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, PR Newswire
California Advocates for Nursing Home Reform (CANHR):
- Information about elder abuse
- "Toxic Medicine: What You Should Know to Fight the Misuse of Psychoactive Drugs in Nursing Homes (pdf)". This guidebook covers all of the basics regarding psychoactive drugs in nursing homes, from a description of their uses and side effects to an examination of the applicable laws. Most importantly, the guide gives practical tips for nursing home residents or their family members to prevent misuse of psychoactive drugs.2/9/10.
Center of Excellence in Elder Abuse and Neglect at the UC Irvine School of Medicine (html). Provides medical, forensic, and victim services to abused and neglected seniors. Source of best practice information, multidisciplinary training, research, relevant policy issues.
Contra Costa Times, Theft of Elder Nation: An editorial series - (html) 12/15/07.
Crime Against Persons with Disabilities, 2008-2010 - Statistical Tables - hosted at the Office of Justice Programs website.
Domestic Violence resources:
- FOR IMMEDIATE ASSISTANCE
- National Domestic Violence Hotline (800-799-7233): Open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, this line is a resource for safety information and can connect any caller with shelters and protection advocates in her area.
- VINE (vinelink.com): Active in 47 states, vinelink.com allows women to search for an offender in custody by name or identification number, then register to be alerted if the offender has been released or transferred, or has escaped.
- Women’s Law (womenslaw.org): This site has state-by-state legal information and resources for victims, as well as advice on how to leave an abusive situation, gather evidence of abuse, and prepare for court.
- FINANCIAL AND MEDICAL RESOURCES
- Amy’s Courage Fund (nnedv.org/projects): The fund gives emergency financial assistance to women trying to escape a domestic abuse situation. Grants are available for up to $2,000.
- Education and Job Training Assistance Fund (nnedv.org/projects): Grants from the Allstate Foundation help domestic violence victims enter and stay in the workforce. The money (up to $1,000) can be used for classes, clothes, computers, and other resources.
- Face to Face (800-842-4546): This program provides free plastic surgery and reconstructive surgery to victims who’ve sustained injuries to the face, head, or neck.
- Give Back a Smile (800-773-4227): Front teeth damage violent partner or spouse are repaired pro bono.
Nursing Home & Elder Abuse Law Center (html). Represents victims and family members of victims of nursing home neglect and elder abuse. Call toll free 1-877-270-4700 to speak with an attorney about suspected elder abuse or neglect.
Steve Gold's Treasured Nuggets of Information (html) information on housing, medical assistance/medicaid, nursing homes, education, miscellaneous ADA information
Volunteer Dentists (html)- Volunteer dentists restore smiles for abuse vitcims
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