Elder and Dependent Adult Abuse Awareness Month.
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Overview
This resolution designates June 2025 as Elder and Dependent Adult Abuse Awareness Month in California. It highlights the significant rise in the state’s older adult population, the prevalence of abuse, and the challenges victims face in reporting incidents. The resolution emphasizes the need for increased awareness, prevention efforts, and improved support services to protect vulnerable older adults from abuse and exploitation.
Key provisions
- Proclaims June 2025 as Elder and Dependent Adult Abuse Awareness Month.
- Reiterates the importance of annually recognizing this month.
- Acknowledges the increasing population of older adults in California.
- Highlights the prevalence of various forms of abuse (physical, emotional, financial, etc.).
- Recognizes the barriers to reporting abuse, such as fear and distrust.
- Connects the resolution to World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (June 15th).
- References the 10-year Master Plan for Aging and Goal 3, which focuses on preventing isolation and abuse.
- Encourages reporting suspected abuse to relevant agencies.
Who is affected
- Older adults
- Dependent adults
- Adult Protective Services agencies
- Long-Term Care Ombudsman programs
- Law enforcement agencies
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