11 - RI Coalition for Elder Justice
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Host Tayla is joined by Cheryl Patnaude and Jeanne Gattegno from the Rhode Island Coalition for Elder Justice to discuss the important work they’re doing to ensure that vulnerable adults are valued and protected from abuse, neglect and exploitation. In the Last Chapter they discuss: what books are in their “to be read” pile?
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Books
Browse books by Patrick Taylor
Sarah’s Key by Tatiana de Rosnay
Life Is Strange Vol. 1 by Emma Vieceli, Claudia Leonardi, and Andrea Izzo
The Other Wes Moore by Wes Moore
Media
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RI Coalition for Elder Justice
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61553369709935 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@RICoalitionforElderJustice
Office of Healthy Aging - Adult Protective Services
Adult Protective Services hotline: 401-462-0555
Haven for Elder Abuse Victims - St Elizabeth Community
To speak to an advocate about help call 401-244-5476
Direct Service Provider trainings are for community-based professionals and direct service providers who work with vulnerable and older adults. Trainees will learn about what elder abuse is, the different types and how to report suspe cted abuse. The training will also connect providers with resources such as Adult Protective Services, Law Enforcement and Elder Abuse Advocates. To learn more or to get involved, please call 401-739-2844 or email mmonteiro@stelizabethcommunity.org
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