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Encinitas senior commission hears call to action on elder‑abuse victim services
Summary
Nelly Carreno of the Community Resource Center presented the commission with details of an elder‑abuse victim‑advocate program—available to people 60+ and dependent adults—offering crisis intervention, case management, emergency assistance funds and criminal‑justice advocacy; she urged commissioners to refer concerns and share contact info.
Nelly Carreno, the elder‑abuse victim advocate at the Community Resource Center, presented the Encinitas Senior Citizens Commission on Feb. 17, outlining services for older adults and dependent adults who are victims of crime.
"This is not just a presentation. It is a call to action," Carreno told commissioners, describing a program that offers crisis intervention and safety planning immediately when someone reaches out, ongoing case management and counseling, an emergency assistance fund for urgent needs, and…
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