The purpose of WEAAD is to provide an opportunity for communities around the world to promote a better understanding of abuse and neglect of older persons by raising awareness of the cultural, social, economic and demographic processes affecting elder abuse and neglect.
In addition, WEAAD is in support of the United Nations International Plan of Action acknowledging the significance of elder abuse as a public health and human rights issue. WEAAD serves as a call-to-action for individuals, organizations, and communities to raise awareness about elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
NCEA joins ACL in inviting you to take a stand against elder abuse and protect seniors. Take the Road Map Challenge!
Visit the WEAAD microsite on ACL.gov to become a collaborator.
Check out WEAAD events hosted worldwide at the WEADD International Events website created by International Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse (INPEA) .
For more information, please visit: http://www.ncea.aoa.gov/Get_Involved/Awareness/WEAAD/index.aspx