975 Kelly Street
Suite 401
Bronx, NY 10459
For Intake & Referral, contact us at
Tel: 718-542-0006 | Fax: 718-542-0944
email us at [email protected] or
Complete Elder Abuse Referral Form
Hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00AM-5:00PM
Based on The National Elder Mistreatment Study (2009), 10% of Americans aged 60+ have experienced some form of elder abuse in the past year.
Neighborhood SHOPP’s VIP Elder Justice Program concerns itself with the safety of elders in the community. We provide FREE services and support designed to promote elder justice by helping them navigate systems and ensure their safety within the home and their community.
Who do we serve?
We serve older adults (60+), who reside in The Bronx or Manhattan Community District 12 (i.e., Inwood, Washington Heights, etc.).
What is Elder Abuse?
Elder Abuse or Maltreatment of Elders is defined as any ongoing, intentional or unintentional act that cause harm to someone 60 years of age and over by someone with whom there is an expectation of trust. This type of harm can be Emotional/Psychological, Financial, Neglect, Physical, and/or Sexual.
Elder Justice: Breaking the Silence
Watch this informational play to see different re-enactments of elder abuse.
Services provided by SHOPP’s VIP Elder Justice Program:
Advocacy, Referral & Supportive Counseling
Assistance with Orders of Protection & Evictions
Community & Professionals Educational Workshops
Crisis Intervention
Family Support
Outreach/Educational Workshops
Safety Planning
Security Lock Installation and much more…
5 Things Everyone Can Do To Prevent Elder Abuse:
This is the first post in a two-blog series featuring Evelyn Laureano, Ph.D., LMSW and Neighborhood Self Help by Older Persons Project (Neighborhood SHOPP), an organization that has taken on elder victimization in the Latino and African American communities in the Bronx. Read More
This is the second segment of a two-part blog featuring Evelyn Laureano, Ph.D., LMSW and Neighborhood Self Help by Older Persons Project (SHOPP), an organization that has taken on elder victimization in the Latino and African American communities in the Bronx. Read More
Elder abuse in Latino communities is a common phenomenon that often goes unreported. A 2012 study conducted by the University of Southern California (USC) found that 40 percent of the 198 Latino immigrant older adults interviewed had experienced abuse, and 21 percent had suffered several forms of abuse. Read More
The NYC Elder Abuse Center (NYCEAC) engages the next generation of elder justice professionals through the 7-week Risk and Resilience Internship Project (RRIP) co-created with The Legacy Project. Read More
