The Peck Law Group $500 Elder Abuse and Neglect Infographic Scholarship

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 Infographic Scholarship

Infographics are a terrific way to display information about elder abuse and neglect as they are incredibly easy to digest and share. 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 infographic may inform thousands of Americans of the signs and symptoms of abuse and can possibly land you a $500 scholarship if we choose your infographic!

Our challenge to you: Create an infographic on elder abuse and neglect using the following facts:

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

If you’d like more information to use with your infographic, please visit 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 infographic to thepecklawgroup@gmail.com 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

Deadline:
The Peck Law Group will accept original infographics from June 1, 2017 through December 29, 2017 (11:59 p.m. PST). The winner will be announced January 29, 2018 and will receive a $500 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 Infographic Scholarship you are providing permission to the Peck Law Group to edit, use, and publish all infographics submitted.