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Commission proclaims June 2025 as Elder Abuse Awareness Month in Ottawa County
Summary
Tanya Paul of DVACK presented a proclamation and cited national statistics on elder mistreatment; the Commission voted unanimously to proclaim June 2025 as Elder Abuse Awareness Month for Ottawa County.
The Ottawa County Commission proclaimed June 2025 as Elder Abuse Awareness Month after a presentation by Tanya Paul of DVACK.
Paul cited national estimates and harms, saying that "one in ten seniors in America experiences mistreatment or abuse," and outlined financial exploitation figures and typical relationships between victims and abusers. The Commission approved the proclamation by voice vote (motion by Commissioner Carla Grund; seconded by Commissioner Duane Morris), with the motion recorded as passing 3-0.
Commissioners recorded a commitment to support awareness and resources for older adults; the proclamation text included calls for improved intervention, prevention policies and assistance to victims seeking supportive services.
