Elder Abuse and Neglect is an ever growing problem facing our society today. By informing the public on the signs and symptoms we can help bring a stop to this dreadful act.

Elder Abuse and Neglect Article Scholarship

Articles are a terrific way to display information about elder abuse and neglect as they are interesting and easily shareable. At the Peck Law Group we are constantly moving towards the goal of eliminating elder neglect and abuse in California and throughout the United States. Your submitted elder abuse article may inform thousands of Americans of the signs and symptoms of abuse and can possibly land you a $700 scholarship if we choose your article!

Our challenge to you: Create an article on elder abuse and neglect of at least 1000 words (the more the better). Below are some facts to get started, however we recommend browsing our website / the internet for more – be creative!

• At least 5 cases of elder abuse go unreported for every 1 case.
• Approximately 5 million Americans over the age of 60 become a victim of elder abuse or neglect every year.
• The risk of death is 300 times greater for those that have been mistreated
• 2 out of every 3 elder abuse or neglect victims are women

Types of elder abuse and neglect:

• Physical Abuse
• Emotional Abuse
• Neglect
• Sexual Abuse
• Fraud

Signs and Symptoms of Elder Abuse & Neglect:

• Sores, bruises, and other marks on skin
• Unexplained injuries
• Clothing that is dirty, soiled, or bloody
• Malnourishment or dehydration
• Sexually transmitted diseases
• Bruises or marks around breasts or genital area
• Suspicious or unexplained bank activity such as withdrawals or unpaid bills
• Missing personal property
• Not medicated correctly
• Duplicate care / service bills

Here’s more information on elder abuse: https://www.premierlegal.org/practice-areas/elder-law/elder-abuse-lawyer/

Here’s what you need to know:

How to enter:
Simply send us an email with your original elder abuse and neglect article to [email protected] and include the following information:

• Full name, address, and phone number
• Name of college or trade school planning to attend / currently attending
• If under 18, please provide us with the legal guardians contact information

Please note: Articles must be 100% original and will be checked for plagiarism. If any part of the article is plagiarized it will not be accepted. 

Deadline:
The Peck Law Group will accept original articles from January 01, 2020 through December 29, 2020 (11:59 p.m. PST). The winner will be announced January 29, 2021 and will receive a $700 scholarship.

Scholarship Eligibility:

• Anyone that has been accepted to a college or trade school
• Students enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program in the United States

Privacy Policy

Any personal information collected will only be used for awarding the scholarship and will never be provided to any third party.

Please note that by entering the Peck Law Group Elder Abuse and Neglect Article Scholarship you are providing permission to the Peck Law Group to edit, use, and publish all articles submitted.

Additional Resources for Information on Elder Abuse and Nursing Home Abuse by City:

Elder Abuse Attorney in Fresno

Nursing Home Abuse Attorney in Fresno

Sacramento Elder Abuse Attorneys

Sacramento Nursing Home Abuse Attorneys

Elder Abuse Lawyers in Los Angeles

Riverside Nursing Home Abuse Attorneys

Riverside Elder Neglect Lawyer

San Bernadino Elder Abuse Lawyers

2019 Elder Abuse Article Scholarship Winner

Congratulations to Aruntathi Chezhian for winning our previous $700 scholarship!

Aruntathi is planning on attending the University of Texas at Dallas in the fall of 2020.

Here is a link to the incredible in-depth article that Aruntathi submitted: https://www.premierlegal.org/elder-abuse-and-neglect-in-2020/

2018 Elder Abuse Infographic Scholarship Winner

Congratulations to Kathleen Austin for winning our 2018 $500 scholarship!

Kathleen started at the University of Texas at Austin in the fall of 2018 and aspires to become a lawyer.

Here is the infographic that Kathleen submitted:

We look forward to receiving your submissions for the 2020 elder abuse article scholarship!

If you have any questions, please feel free to email us using the following email address: [email protected]