We are saddened to share the news that our friend and former colleague, Linda Dawson, passed on March 14, 2021. 

Social workers often are unsung heroes, yet they play an essential role in helping people across the lifespan, from all walks of life and backgrounds, to live their lives with dignity and agency.

We join others today, on International Women’s Day, in celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. NCALL affirms our commitment to challenging the assumptions, biases, systemic oppression, and injustice that prevent all women from accessing safety, wellbeing, and success. #IWD2021

Like many, we at NCALL recently watched Netflix’s “I Care A Lot,” a thriller whose antagonist uses the guardianship system to exploit older adults and enrich herself. While we will leave movie reviewing to the experts, we can offer some insight and resources into the world of guardianships, and how they can both protect and endanger older adults.

NO MORE Week is a time each year in early March when NO MORE and its allies highlight the importance of stopping and preventing violence through special events, activities, and promotions.

The Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) Fiscal Year 2021 Enhanced Training and Services to End Abuse in Later Life (Abuse in Later Life Program) Solicitation is now available.

Join us live on January 28 at 2 pm ET/1 pm CT/ Noon MT/11 am PT on the NCALL Older Victims of Crime Trainers and Educators Forum for an Ask Us Anything Forum Chat  with Stalking Prevention, Awareness, and Resource...

Though millions of people are stalked every year in the United States, the crime of stalking is often misunderstood, minimized, and/or ignored.

NCALL is pleased to share this new resource for faith leaders and faith communities. Developed in partnership with Safe Havens Interfaith Partnership Against Domestic Violence and Elder Abuse and Futures Without Violence, it aims to help reach and support older adults during COVID-19.

With heavy hearts, NCALL, along with our End Domestic Abuse Wisconsin family, mourns the loss of Cleveland (CJ) Doxtater. CJ served as the End Domestic Abuse Wisconsin Tribal & Elder Outreach Program Director.