Mission: Our mission is to organize and amplify the efforts of agencies and individuals to end elder abuse, fraud, exploitation and neglect through education, collaboration and advocacy for victims and those at risk for abuse.
About Us: Macomb County Alliance for Elder Justice was formed in 2023 through the efforts of Macomb County Office of Senior Services for the purpose of coordination of agencies responding to elder abuse and developing and enhancing prevention strategies. The Alliance is made up of community, businesses, social service organizations and individuals working to end elder abuse and exploitation and promote a just, safe quality of life for our elder residents.
What is Elder Abuse? Elder abuse includes physical, emotional and sexual abuse as well as financial exploitation and neglect. The consequences of elder abuse include serious injury, financial ruin, nursing homes placement, cognitive decline or premature death.
What is Elder Justice? Creating communities, support networks and public policies that enable older adults to remain active and connected to their communities free from the threat of abuse, neglect and exploitation.
Members:
City of Sterling Heights Recreation
City of Warren Housing Commission
Disability Network of Eastern Michigan
Macomb County Crime Victims’ Rights Unit
Macomb County Office of Senior Services
Macomb County Probate Bar Association
Macomb County Prosecutors Office
Michigan Adult Protective Services
Michigan Elder Justice Initiative
Michigan Department of Health and Human Services
Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan
Saint Claire Shores Police Department
Sterling Heights Police Department
and many more.