Elder Justice Coalition Growing

Shortly after the Elder Justice Act (EJA) was introduced into the last Congress, the National Committee for the Prevention of Elder Abuse (NCPEA) announced it would spearhead the formation of an Elder Justice Coalition (EJC) to be "a strong advocacy voice not only for the EJA, but also related bills and funding for elder abuse and neglect prevention and intervention activities," NCPEA President Bob Blancato told AAR.

By early April 2003, EJC had grown to over 100 organizational members and more than 30 individuals. Membership ranges from the conservative Family Research Council to the Gray Panthers, from the huge AARP to the Pinal County (Arizona) Attorney's Office. Members are asked to provide financial and/or in-kind support, although there is currently no specific fee for joining the Coalition.

For more information on EJC, contact:
Amy Hooper
National Committee for the Prevention of Elder Abuse
1101 Vermont Avenue, N.W., Suite 1001
Washington, D.C. 20006
202-682-4140 (phone)
202-682-3984 (fax)
elderjustice@erols.com