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Abstract: 

Cases of elder abuse and neglect are complex, requiring thoughtful and innovative solutions. Extant evidence suggests that a collaborative response improves the effectiveness of agency responses and efficiently utilizes scarce resources. (A. Wiglesworth, L. Mosqueda, K. Burnight, et al., “Findings From an Elder Abuse Forensics Center,” 46 The Gerontologist 277 (2006).) Collaborating can also lead to original research suggestions and initiatives. The NYC Elder Abuse Center will utilize a collaborative approach to immediately establish a much-needed multidisciplinary team (MDT) of experts to coordinate care and create solutions for the growing number of complex cases of elder abuse in New York City. The overarching phase one goal is to prevent elder mistreatment through the development of a decentralized center which would effectively and efficiently utilize existing elder services to improve case assessments and interventions.

Keywords: collaborative response to elder abuse; NYC Elder Abuse Center; Dr. Mark Lachs

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