The National Clearinghouse on Abuse in Later Life (NCALL)

NCALL, a national project of End Domestic Abuse Wisconsin: The Wisconsin Coalition Against Domestic Violence, is committed to creating a world that respects the dignity of older adults and enhances the safety and quality of life of older victims and survivors of abuse.

Based in Madison, Wisconsin, NCALL also has staff in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, northwestern Wisconsin, Colorado, Pennsylvania, and Virginia.

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New Educational Modules for Advocates!

In conjunction with Domestic Violence Awareness Month 2018, we are proud to supplement our Abuse in Later Life Education Series for Advocates with seven new training modules:

Support Groups for Older Survivors
Powers of Attorney and Guardianship
Policies to Enhance Safety for Older Survivors
Equity for Older Victims
Collaboration
Ways to Increase Awareness of Abuse in Later Life
Working with Survivors Who Have Guardians

As with the other 13 modules that comprise this education series, these new training modules are formatted as videos, each less than 35 minutes in length, and come with a worksheet containing links to additional resources and questions for advocates and programs to consider as they incorporate key content into their practice. Find the Abuse in Later Life Education Series for Advocates on the Advocacy tab of the Publications Library.

News

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Building the NCALL Brand

March 1, 2019 by ncall

I first learned of NCALL during a transitional time in my career. I was doing freelance graphic design work and helping my mom care for my dad who was terminally ill. When a part-time position opened up at NCALL, I applied knowing that steady, part-time work would still give me time with my dad and allow me to provide respite for my mom. Honestly, though, I think sometimes life guides me to places I need to be.

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Let’s Lift Up the Voices of Older Survivors for WEAAD 2019

February 8, 2019 by ncall

The National Center on Elder Abuse (NCEA) and the National Clearinghouse on Abuse in Later Life (NCALL) invite you to join us in Lifting Up Voices for World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) 2019, a theme that is centered on unifying the parallel fields of Elder Justice and Violence Against Women by bringing to the forefront the lived experiences of older people around the globe.

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Becoming and Being an Advocate

February 1, 2019 by ncall

Through my years working with older victims and survivors, a consistent theme was present. Systems were not set up to provide equitable and just access to supports or justice for older adults. Further, those living at the intersection of older age, race, sexuality, language, and disability often face larger hurdles and more complex stereotypes.

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