There is a silent crisis that effects every community in America: Elder abuse. Each year an estimated 5 million of America’s older adults are beaten, ignored or financially exploited. Yet, as a country, we remain silent about this growing crisis.

To begin to address this problem, Congress has an immediate opportunity to pass federal legislation that will provide a foundation from which we can begin to protect our country’s elders — the Elder Justice Act. But we cannot do this without your help. Please help us break the silence by adding your voice to the national campaign and urge Congress to pass the Elder Justice Act now!

3 Things You Can DO

• Share a story below (in comments section)
• Sign this petition
• Subscribe to WITNESS’ Video for Change newsletter and learn about the NCOA network

More Information on the Elder Justice Act and the campaign to get it passed

• A background on the elder justice now campaign
• FAQ about elder abuse
• What the Elder Justice Act is and will do
• WITNESS’ Partner: NCOA