Aging, Diversity and Community: How are A+A22 Diverse Populations Impacted by Elder Mistreatment?
Research suggests that culture can be both a risk and protective factor associated with elder mistreatment. his presentation will discuss the importance of considering cultural competence to build sturdy interventions, support services, and prevention resources that acknowledge multicultural perspectives on elder mistreatment.
Alexis Calleros
NCEA Project Assistant
National Center on Elder Abuse
Alexis Calleros was initially brought on board as a volunteer at the National Center on Elder Abuse (NCEA) after obtaining her Bachelor?s degree in Sociology with an emphasis on social inequality research at the University of California, Santa Cruz. As a current NCEA Project Assistant, she provides logistical and administrative support for various projects. Alexis also works on the Elder Abuse Guide for Law Enforcement (EAGLE), producing training materials for law enforcement.?