SFDA Victim Services

Our goal is to help victims of crime mitigate their trauma, navigate the criminal justice system and rebuild their lives.

[ElderAbusePrevention @endelderabuse]

#StopElderAbuse

[SFDA Victim Services @SFVictimService]

Thank you to our wonderful partners: @EndElderAbuse @SelfHelpElderly @cyc_sf @SFHumanServices @CCSJ_SF @APILegal.

[SFDA Victim Services @SFVictimService]

Thank you all for tuning in to the AAPI Elder Abuse Steering Committee's #WEEAD campaign. Let's continue to be vigilant in our fight against elder abuse. To care for those who once cared for us is one of the highest honors. - Tia Walker

#WEAAD2022

[ElderAbusePrevention @endelderabuse]

Founded in 1973 by IOA’s Center for Elderly Suicide Prevention, IOA's Friendship Line is a crisis intervention hotline & warmline for non-emergency emotional support calls. Learn more: https://t.co/IzUyMir8UA #WEAAD #WEAAD2022

[SFDA Victim Services @SFVictimService]

What are the possible penalties for elder abuse? What protections can be offered in a criminal case? Read below to learn more. #WEAAD #WEAAD2022

[San Francisco Human Services Agency @SFHumanServices]

We are all part of the solution in seeing, reporting, and ending #ElderAbuse. If you think an older adult is being mistreated in any way, please report it by calling Adult Protective Services: [phone].

#WEAAD #WEAAD2022

[ElderAbusePrevention @endelderabuse]

#stopaapihate #StopElderAbuse

[ElderAbusePrevention @endelderabuse]

.@AGRobBonta Issues Tips to Identify and Report Elder Abuse On #ElderAbuseAwarenessDay. https://t.co/PEiAec18Pz According to figures by the U.S. @TheJusticeDept , at least 10% of adults age 65 and older will be a victim of elder abuse in a given year. #StopElderAbuse #WEAAD

[ElderAbusePrevention @endelderabuse]

Two of the many fearless #SanFrancisco leaders in the fight to #StopElderAbuse: Anni Chung @SelfHelpElderly and Ali Chiu @EndElderAbuse. Raising awareness with #WalkforWEAAD campaign. #WEAAD #WEAAD2022

[CCSJ @CCSJ_SF]

CCSJ values our SF older adult community and provides services to ensure that all of our elders can live with dignity and safety without abuse. #WEAAD #WEAAD2022

[SFDA Victim Services @SFVictimService]

SFDA has dedicated elder abuse victim advocates who provide linkage to resources, like victim compensation and navigation through the criminal legal system. Our services are available in Cantonese, Mandarin, Khmu, Spanish, Urdu, Hindi, and ASL. #WEEAD #WEAAD2022

[Ipshitaa Sahoo @IpshitaaOdisha]

Elderly persons are indispensable threads of our social fabric and play vital role in guiding us on the right path. On #WorldElderAbuseAwarenessDay, let us pledge to take extra care of our elders and give them the love and respect they deserve. #WEAAD2022

[SFDA Victim Services @SFVictimService]

SFDA has dedicated elder abuse victim advocates who provide linkage to resources, like victim compensation and navigation through the criminal legal system. Our services are available in Cantonese, Mandarin, Khmu, Spanish, Urdu, Hindi, and ASL. #WEEAD #WEAAD2022

[Community Youth Center of San Francisco @cyc_sf]

CYC’s serves AAPI victims and survivors of crime, including elderly victims. We provide linkage to community services, like IHSS, and conduct well-being checks. Our services are available in Cantonese, Mandarin, Toisan, Vietnamese, Tagalog, and Thai. #WEAAD #WEAAD2022

[ElderAbusePrevention @endelderabuse]

#weaad2022 #sanfrancisco

[ElderAbusePrevention @endelderabuse]

Romance #scams increased among all ages in 2021, but those older than 70 years old reported highest losses, nearly $9k per case (per @ftc). #Giftcards are the most requested item from #scammers, but #cryptocurrency fraud is rising. #WEAAD2022

[ElderAbusePrevention @endelderabuse]

Kelly Dearman @SFHumanServices speaking at #walkforweaad #SanFrancisco Press Conference. #WEAAD2022 Stop #ElderAbuse

[Self-Help for the Elderly 安老自助處 @SelfHelpElderly]

To help seniors maintain their dignity and independence, @SelfHelpElderly offers IHSS, day programs, and home-delivered meals. In 2021, we also started a Senior Escort program. Our services are in Toisan, Mandarin, Cantonese, Vietnamese, and Tagalog.

#WEAAD2022 #WEAAD

[World Health Organization (WHO) @WHO]

Today is #WorldElderAbuseAwarenessDay!

1⃣ in 6⃣ older people are abused every year. This is unacceptable. Abuse results in harm to physical & mental health.

👉https://t.co/lNb2TS0suQ

[National Center on Elder Abuse @NCEAatUSC]

Today is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (#WEAAD), an opportunity for us all to promote dialogue and educate others on the issue of #ElderAbuse. Let’s take action to create a more age-friendly society, free from abuse and neglect for all! Learn more here: https://t.co/7PE0Rxs9Vh