The Kent County Elder Abuse Coalition is a large group of agencies representing non-profit, profit, and government organizations. Our mission is, "Working together to identify, advocate, educate, and seek justice for vulnerable adult abuse in Kent County". Members include individuals from the Kent County Prosecutor's Office, state and local law enforcement, Kent County Probate Court, Adult Protective Services, local Long Term Care Ombudsman, Kent County Health Department, Life EMS, local hospitals, local financial institutions, elder law attorneys, Advocates for Senior Issues, Senior Neighbors, and the YWCA.We meet monthly to discuss current elder and vulnerable adult abuse cases in Kent County.
The Kent County Elder Abuse Coaltion provides seminars and trainings on elder abuse and financial exploitation to social groups, organizations and professionals. To schedule a presentation call (616) 456-5664 or email info@protectkentseniors.org.
To learn about upcoming presentations, stay up to day on current financial scams afffecting older adults or to find articles on elder abuse and/or financial exploitation visit www.protectkentseniors.org.
