Memorials July 4, 2010 - NYC It is with great sadness that we inform our members of the loss of DR. ROBERT BUTLER, ILC, Founder and Pulitzer Prize winner, known as "the father of Geriatrics" who coined the term "ageism." ILC Tribute (click here) September 29th Memorial in NYC. INPEA tribute to Dr. Butler on INPEA's Memorial Page (dick link)
The International Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse, Inc., (INPEA)
FOUNDED IN 1997 and Incorporated in May 1999, by Rosalie Wolf, PhD.
INPEA is an independent US Non Profit Corporation, a legal entity, and is incorporated under the Laws of the State of Massachusetts, USA. INPEA, Inc., functions as a Non Governmental Organization (NGO) with Special Consultative Status to EcoSoc, UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA), and is affiliated with UN DPI. INPEA, Inc. is also a member of the Conference of NGO's (CoNGO), and is recognized as a USC Section 501 (c)(3) tax exempt Non Profit organization in the USA.
INPEA, Inc. enjoys a collaborative relationship as a standing committee of
The International Association of Gerontology and Geriatrics (IAGG) (Since July 2004)
INPEA Officers: President: Gloria M. Gutman, Ph.D. Vice President: Nabil Kronfol, MD, Dr.P.H. Susan B. Somers, J.D, Secretary/Clerk Robert Brent, Ph.D, Treasurer
PLEASE NOTE: NEW INPEA SECRETARIAT, SEE "CONTACTS"
News items! Notice of INPEA Annual Member & Board Directors Meetings, NYC October 7, 2010 at AARP Offces Lexington Avenue (Posted Aug 9, 2010)
Rosalie Wolf Memorial 2010 Awardee Bridget Penhale (Click for Bio)
JULY 3, 2010 President Gutman Open Letter to INPEA Membership Re: WEAAD 2011 and 2010 By Laws AmendmentS. (Click for letter)
ALERT! INTERNET Employment SCAM! PLEASE BE INFORMED that INPEA has been the victim of an INTERNET SCAM through a fraudulent EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Advert for Regional Representatives. INPEA is not soliciting individuals directly. It is always wise to never send personal information to strangers. Susan Somers, Secretary General, (November 24, 2009)
If you have any doubts about the authenticity of an email, letter or phone call purportedly from, for or on behalf of INPEA, Inc., please email us. INPEA is trying to put a halt to these misleading practices, and we would appreciate your help in bringing suspect communications to our attention. I would be pleased to assist with any concerns you may have with respect to any offerings, voluntary or otherwise, Please contact me via my e mail address which you can find in INPEA CONTACTS. Susan Somers, Secretary General (January 2, 2009)
People of all Ages have Rights!
Help promote the Human Rights of Older Persons; join the Global Call for a new
"UN Convention on the Rights of Older Persons"
Ensure the Voices of Older Persons are heard around the World
On February 4, 2010 INPEA joined with an International Collaboration of NGO's during the UN 48th Commission on Social Development, UNHQ NYC to launch this important new resource. Now you can be part of this important movement. Please help us to translate the document contact sbsomers5@aol.com.
Why do we need a New Convention on the Rights of Older People? Learn more about this and the INGO Resource launch during the UN Commission on Social Development, February 4th, 2010 (click here)
The following International NGO's are Collaborating for a Convention on the Rights of Older Persons:
International Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse, (INPEA) International Association of Gerontology and Geriatrics (IAGG), International Association of Homes and Services for the Aged, (IAHSA), International Federation on Ageing (IFA-FIV), International Longevity Center Global Alliance, (ILC Global Alliance), HelpAge International (HAI), Global Action on Aging (GAA), Age Concern/Help the Aged (AG/HAE), AARP Office of International Affairs, NGO Committee on Ageing, New York, NGO Committee on Ageing/NY, NGO Committee on Ageing, Vienna
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) 2011 6th Global Celebration Requests for proposals to host WEAAD 2011 are now open Contact INPEA President Gloria Gutman, at INPEA@sfu.ca
Journée internationale de sensibilisation aux abus envers les aînés
How will you mark World Elder Abuse Awareness Day?
Resource"Tool Kit" to Raise World Awareness on Adult Abuse
This Community Resource Tool Kit is created to help individuals, organizations and communities throughout the world plan for World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, to be held on June 15 of each year. The first WEAAD was launched on June 15, 2006.
Thank you for your comments and help to improve Awareness of Elder Abuse and Neglect in the 2010 Update to the INPEA Community Resource"Tool Kit" now available on line.
"INPEA's European Representatives Respond to Elder Abuse" prepared by Ariela Lowenstein INPEA, EU Regional Rep.for WEAAD 2009, Paris (click here for INPEA EU Report)
Released 7/6/2010 RE: 63rd Annual UN DPI/NGO Conference - REGISTRATION
Dear NGO Colleagues,
We regret to inform you that the server hosting the CSO Network is currently experiencing technical problems. We have been assured that all measures are being taken to resolve this matter on an urgent basis.
Notification will be sent as soon as the registration is, once again, up and running.
LIMITED NUMBER OF SCHOLARSHIPS CAPSAC REGISTRATION SCHOLARSHIP Criteria: Resident of California, with interest in child maltreatment, professional or graduate student
OVC CRIME/VICTIM SURVIVORS REGISTRATION SCHOLARSHIP Criteria: Crime/Victim Survivor and Applicants must have at least one (1) year of volunteer/advocacy service to other victims. Information on how to apply, please click to email Malou Indon at @ alliant.edu and @ gmail.com
AFFILIATED TRAININGS 2010 REGISTRATION SCHOLARSHIP on Improving the Response to Child Abuse Victims with Disabilities - 2-Day Training. Information on how to apply, please click to email Patricia Smith at @ alliant.edu and @ gmail.com
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED 5 Hours of Volunteer Work = 1 Day Waived Fee, up to 20 Hours Application Forms Available at www.ivatcenters.org Contact: Stephany Hamrell / 858-527-1860 x 4550 / click to e-mail @alliant.edu
Contact Us Institute on Violence, Abuse and Trauma (IVAT) at Alliant International University 10065 Old Grove Road, San Diego CA 92131 P: 858-527-1860 x 4030/F: 858-527-1743/click to email @alliant.edu
The UNITED NATIONS 48th Commission on Social Development Annual Civil Society Forum Report: In Anticipation of the 48th Commission for Social Development, The NGO Committee for Social Development, UN DSPD, & Friedrich Ebert Foundation hosted A Civil Society Forum on Social Integration: "Copenhagen+15: Achieving a Society for All" United Nations Headquarters, NY Report on the final Resolution and the Forum will be posted soon.
Observance of the 2009 International Day of Older Persons by INPEA members in Latin America and the Caribbean
Chasque aquí para Dracmas Diachman' presentación de s en la diecinueveavo conmemoración anual del día internacional de más viejas personas En español (.pdf 72kb)
For further information on Nominations and Elections, please visit INPEA's Elections page.
Call for Nominations: Regional and National Representatives
Open Invitation to Serve INPEA from President Lia Daichman. INPEA currently has a number of open honorary positions for Regional and National Representatives. (These are voluntary positions).
A crucial interdisciplinary journal focusing on prevention and treatment strategies! Edited by Georgia Anetzberger, PhD, An International Journal... the official journal of the National Committee for the Prevention of Elder Abuse: www.haworthpress.com
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