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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
Contact:
Julie
Kim-Richards
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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)
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Languages:
Korean, Chinese: Mandarin, Cantonese, Hindi, Urdu, Vietnamese, Japanese
Website:
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Hours:
9-6 M-F, by appointment
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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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