Register today for this 5-part webinar series, presented by the National Clearinghouse on Abuse in Later Life (NCALL) and the American Bar Association (ABA) Commission on Domestic & Sexual Violence.

Have you met Thelma yet? NCALL loves positive portrayals of older adults, and June Squibb’s Thelma is a delight. This comedy — about an older woman who is scammed out of $10,000 and, when the police are unable to help her, takes matters into her own hands — offers some good reminders about working with older survivors.

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) is observed annually on June 15. This year, in preparation for WEAAD, the National Clearinghouse on Abuse in Later Life (NCALL) team is reflecting on how the growing diversity of the older adult population...

The NCALL team recently discussed an episode of The Daily podcast called “The Mother Who Changed: A Story of Dementia.” While this family’s story illustrates many of the thorny issues that commonly face older adults and the people who love them, at its core are fundamental questions about identity, agency, and how we best support the people we love. 

The Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) has released the Fiscal Year 2024 Solicitation for the Training and Services to End Abuse in Later Life Program (Abuse in Later Life Program). Read more for important details and deadline info.

Thank you for joining us this April, and all year long, as we work together to raise awareness about sexual abuse and assault in later life and strive to create compassionate, survivor-centered supports for all survivors across the lifespan.

Black History Month is a time to celebrate the accomplishments of African Americans, to honor the legacies of ancestral legends, living trailblazers, and unsung heroes, and to learn more about the depth and diversity of the Black experience in the United States.

In anticipation of the FY 2024 solicitation release for the OVW Training and Services to End Abuse in Later Life Program, NCALL would like to share some resources to assist those interested in applying for this funding.

Make plans to join us this spring for a 3-part webinar series exploring our new resource, Collaborating for Justice for Older African Americans Guide, elaborating on the guiding principles of equitable collaboration, and learning from culturally-specific program leaders.

Kristin Burki, Director of the National Clearinghouse on Abuse in Later Life, recently shared her thoughts on domestic violence and ways to support older survivors in a guest blog for the USC Center for Elder Justice.