Domestic Violence in Later Life and Elder Abuse

The Central Virginia Task Force on Domestic Violence in Later Life is a local partnership of organizations working since 1998 to raise awareness and improve the community response to women aged 50 and older who experience domestic, sexual or family violence. The VCoA administers two projects on behalf of this task force. These initiatives provide training and resources to assist law enforcement, criminal justice professionals, aging service providers, domestic violence and sexual assault programs, and allied service professionals in working collaboratively and responding to the unique needs of women aged 50 and over who are victims of domestic, sexual or family violence.

Domestic Violence in Later Life Project

Focus: intimate partner violence and sexual assault in later life

Jurisdictions served: City of Richmond; Counties of Chesterfield, Hanover, and Henrico

Purpose: funds support project coordinator who serves as a liaison among local agencies, conducts training, develops resource materials, and facilitates workgroups.

This project is supported in whole or part by Grant NO. 09-G4145VA08 awarded by the Department of Criminal Justice Services from funds authorized by the federal Violence Against Women Act and awarded to Virginia by the U.S. Department of Justice. Opinions or points of view expressed do not necessarily represent those of DCJS or the Justice Department.

Family Abuse Project

Focus: family violence and sexual assault in later life

Jurisdictions served: City of Richmond; Counties of Chesterfield, Hanover, and Henrico; technical assistance provided statewide

Purpose: funds support project coordinator who serves as a liaison among collaborating agencies, conducts training, develops resource materials, and provides subject matter expertise statewide.

This project was supported by the Department of Criminal Justice Services award no.09-D4895DV09 from funds made available through the Virginia Sexual and Domestic Violence Victim Fund. The opinions, findings, conclusions or recommendations expressed are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of DCJS.

If you would like more information or would like to schedule a training, contact: Lisa Furr at (804) 828-1525 or furrl@vcu.edu