Shelter Advocate featured in award-winning video

The Shelter is proud to announce that a video created by the Florida Coalition Against Domestic Violence, featuring our Elder Abuse Advocate Vickijo Letchworth has been named Best of Show in the 2014 Aurora Awards.

Our thanks to Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Schwartz, whose support makes it possible for The Shelter to assist victims of elder abuse in our community.

Elders are often abused by a spouse, partner, adult child, caregiver, or other family member.  This program focuses on providing seniors with knowledge on elder abuse, emotional support, customized safety planning, direct services, community referrals, transportation, and legal advocacy. It is instrumental in educating the community, raising awareness and decreasing the rates of elder abuse, in turn, increasing the quality of life of many elders. Click here for more information.

The Aurora Award is an international competition designed to recognize excellence in international, independent, corporate, multi-media and education film and videos. To view all of the 2014 winners, go to www.AuroraAwards.com.

Congratulations to the FCADV as well as Vickijo for her exceptional work with victims of elder abuse.

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