Breaking Down Barriers for Immigrant Victims of Elder Abuse

In this episode, Investigator Michael LaRiviere from the Salem, Massachusetts Police Department, and Tara Patet, Supervising Prosecutor at the City Attorney’s Office in St. Paul, Minnesota, continue to talk about barriers to cooperation and how to overcome them, the rates of underreported elder abuse in immigrant communities, how to take advantage of resources in the community, and what sorts of mechanisms exist to encourage cooperation in current cases. Additionally, the speakers discuss the U Visa, VAWA self-petitions, and how those programs can assist immigrant survivors of abuse. They also talk about the importance of community advocacy, resources like Adult Protective Services, and outreach to community organizations that work with seniors.   More information: Non-Citizen Victims and Survivors of Elder Abuse NIWAP Web Library NIWAP YouTube Channel