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FACTSHEET:
Elder Abuse and the Law

The "graying of America" has given senior citizens a large and powerful political voice. As a result, crimes against the elderly, particularly those involving abuse or neglect, are coming to the attention of the general public and our nation's elected policy makers.

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Resource Guide: New York Asian Women’s Center

Address:

39 Bowery
PMB 375
New York, NY 10002
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Contact: Julie Kim-Richards , Director of Client Services
Phone: (212) 732-0054 ext. 113
Fax: (212) 587-5731
E-Mail: info@nyawc.org
Hotline: (888) 888-7702 (24-hour Hotline)
Languages: Korean, Chinese: Mandarin, Cantonese, Hindi, Urdu, Vietnamese, Japanese
Website: Go
Hours: 9-6 M-F, by appointment

Populations Served

Victims of Human Trafficking
  • Organization generally serves Asian/Asian-American women (18 +) and their children from East Asia, Southeast, Asia, South Asia, and Pacific Rim.
  • No special considerations around immigrant documentation status.
  • Considers victims of sex trafficking (and labor trafficking).

Services Offered

  • 24 hour Multi-Lingual Hotline
  • Counseling (supportive, informal)
  • Case Management (can include interpretation/ translation)
  • Shelter
  • Advocacy (legal, medical, food/shelter, other)
  • Referrals (legal, medical, food/shelter, other)
  • Outreach/ Community Education

Fees for services

Free.

Other Considerations

Handle cases based on victim's needs, language and staff capacity.

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