Elder Abuse - BronxWorks

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Home Our Services Services for Older Adults Elder Abuse

BronxWorks encourages older adults who may be victims of elder abuse to seek assistance, whether the abuse is physical, emotional, verbal, or financial.

If you are experiencing an emergency, call 911.

Ketty Pacheco, Program Director
347.917.7249
kpacheco@bronxworks.org

The BronxWorks Older Adult Services department can assist seniors who are experiencing any type of elder abuse. Assistance includes obtaining restraining orders as well as other resources. As needed, BronxWorks will refer individuals to obtain legal counsel and connect them with the police, the Bronx District Attorney’s office, and Adult Protective Services.