The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Center for Elder Abuse Prevention at The Hebrew Home at Riverdale
The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Center for Elder Justiceat The Hebrew Home at Riverdale is an elder abuse prevention and intervention non-profit organization that provides shelter for older adults who have experienced abuse in the community.[1] it is headquartered in Riverdale, New York
History
Established in 2005 by the Hebrew Home at Riverdale, the Weinberg Center emerged as the nation's first regional elder abuse shelter, providing direct assistance to older adults affected by domestic violence [2] Over time, the center has expanded its services within the fields of elder abuse and elder justice.
Outreach and training
The Weinberg Center provides instruction and community outreach programs aimed at raising awareness among professionals and the public awareness about the signs and symptoms of elder abuse and neglect.[3]
An older adult seated on the grounds of The Hebrew Home
SPRiNG Alliance
The Weinberg Center established the SPRiNG (Shelter Partners: Regional, National, Global) Alliance, a professional network of shelters aimed at organizing ongoing shelter-creation efforts. The SPRiNG Alliance's mission is to develop a network of regional elder abuse shelters and similar service models.[4] The Alliance facilitates monthly phone calls, maintains a website with shared resources, and organizes an annual symposium in collaboration with its partners.
