National Committee For the Prevention of Elder Abuse (NCPEA)
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Headquarters Location: New York, NY
Founded: 1988
Mission: The mission of NCPEA is to prevent abuse, neglect, and exploitation of older persons and adults with disabilities through research, advocacy, public and professional awareness, interdisciplinary exchange, and coalition building.
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elder abuse, legal assistance, counseling, mental health, financial abuse, neglect, physical abuse, emotional abuse, education, adults with disabilities, research, advocacy
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Leadership
Bettye Mitchell.
Bettye Mitchell is a nationally recognized for her expertise in aging, protective services, elder abuse, leadership, training, program development, and cultural diversity. She has proven leadership in designing and managing large complex programs and strategic planning. She is a dynamic, results-oriented executive who can coordinate efforts of consumers, advocacy groups, service providers, and state and federal agencies to improve the…
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Contact Info
Website:
E-Mail:
info AT preventelderabuse.org
Phone:
646-462-3603
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Address:
151 First Avenue, #93
New York, NY 10003, USA
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Story:
NCPEA filed the following testimony for the Senate Special Committee on Aging Hearing on March 2, 2011 to show that elder abuse is a systemic issue in the United States and that the resources available to seniors are scarce and hard to access: An 83-year old widow in Ft. Worth with a history of success in business, substantial assets, and her affairs in order so that a guardianship should not become necessary if she becomes incapacitated, is being subjected to a temporary guardianship sought by nieces and nephews who will inherit the estate when she dies. She has statements from two MDs that she has capacity, but a third MD found impairments based on cursory testing that he did not perform himself. The temporary guardianship of her estate has frozen her assets and made her unable to conduct her affairs. Contesting the guardianship has cost her $60,000 in legal fees already, and will cost much more in the long run. In the meantime, the stress of the court action is affecting her health and putting her at greater risk than she was before.
Expert Reviews of National Committee For the Prevention of Elder Abuse (NCPEA)
Evidence of Impact Summary:
The research produced by the National Committee for the Prevention of Elder Abuse has been influential in movements to increase awareness on the issue of elder abuse and has helped fuel reform campaigns.See expert comments.
Organization Strengths Summary:
According to experts, NCPEA's greatest assets are its diverse approach to the issue of elder abuse and its productive collaborations with practioners, researchers, and policymakers.See expert comments.
Areas for Improvement Summary:
This organization should improve on its internal structure by increasing its staff and using more effective marketing tactics to attract more members.See expert comments.
Expert Comments: Evidence of Impact
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NCPEA is the first and most highly respected organization addressing elder abuse and its prevention. It has advanced the field by promoting research through the creation of the Journal of Elder Abuse & Neglect, fostered the development of local coalitions, conducted practice focused research, helped establish the Elder Justice Coalition, and has for many years been a partner in the National Center on Elder Abuse. | ||
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This organization has provided a great deal of support to the local coalition development to fight against elder abuse. | ||
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They have great public awareness activities centered on elder abuse. | ||
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They have had an impact due to their cutting edge research and their professional journal--Journal of Elder Abuse and Neglect. | ||
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This agency was instrumental in getting the Elder Justice Bill passed. Importantly, the committee is composed of a wide range of professionals who work in elder abuse-law enforcement, public health, mental health, aging services, and adult protective services so they can throw the weigh of numerous professions behind their advocacy efforts. | ||
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The mission of this organization is critical and needs broader exposure. | ||
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They gets the politics and legislation right, but needs to be more visible. | ||
Expert Comments: Organization Strengths
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Diverse and Comprehensive Approach |
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NCPEA has effectively generated meaningful collaboration among researchers, practitioners, educators, and advocates from diverse disciplines to advance the field of elder abuse prevention. The tangible outcomes of these efforts are practice-focused studies that can guide practice and demonstrate needs and promising practices to funders, policy-makers, etc. The organization was instrumental in starting the Journal of Elder Abuse & Neglect, the only journal of its kind in the U.S. and the Elder Justice Coalition, the only association that actively works for passage of critical legislation for elder abuse. | ||
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This is a collection of both practitioners and researchers in the elder abuse community, so there is great emphasis on translational research to improve practice. It is tied strongly into the international community and coordinates World Elder Abuse Day public awareness initiatives. | ||
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This brings together a diverse group of stakeholders to provide leadership in the area of elder abuse and neglect research, policy, and practice. | ||
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The diversity of members is the greatest strength of this organization as it can address almost any aspect of elder abuse. The agency is involved in both research and training and maintains a speaker's bureau of national experts. | ||
Expert Comments: Areas for Improvement
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NCPEA can benefit from staff support to optimize and leverage the formidable pro bono and can also benefit from support the organization has succeeded in generating from members, its board of directors, and its committees. The organization would benefit from consultation and resources for marketing to increase its membership (to provide an ongoing source of funding) and package products that draw from the formidable expertise of its supporters and meet critical needs. | ||
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It has limited technical assistance available for professionals in the field to get help in delivering services. Low staffing sometimes inhibits response time. | ||
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They need more funding and staffing. | ||
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The Committee needs to increase its membership base and to expand its internal infrastructure. | ||
Leadership
Bettye Mitchell
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