Posts by Renee Stromme
WEAAD Conference Materials
Click titles of materials to view and download materials. 8:30am-10:00am Welcome/Keynote in Carriage Hall Denny Chan, Justice in Aging: Advancing equity for older adults through law and policy, with…
Read MoreLegislative Wins for Older & Vulnerable Adults
The Minnesota Legislature adjourned on Monday, May 22, 2023, with significant successes for older and vulnerable adults, as well as those experiencing abuse and maltreatment. MEJC was actively pursuing state…
Read MoreLegal Notes: Professional Responsibilities and Limited Resources
On March 21, 2023, the Minnesota Supreme Court suspended a former city prosecutor from practicing law. Among other facts, the court observed that the prosecutor had failed to act upon…
Read MorePolice Killing of Yia Xiong Amplifies Importance of Language Access
A recent tragedy in Minnesota amplified community conversations about the importance of language access in emergency situations and beyond. On February 11, 2022, 65-year-old Yia Xiong died of multiple gunshot…
Read MoreOlder Women and Family Violence
On March 1, 2023, the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) announced the launch of the Minnesota Violent Death Reporting System (MNVDRS) Dashboard, a public health tool for visualizing statewide data…
Read More2023 Jane Ochrymowycz Award for Advocacy: Call for Nominations
On December 30, 2011, the Minnesota elder justice community lost a legendary elder justice advocate, Jane Ochrymowycz. Jane’s legislative advocacy and biography reflect major milestones in elder justice. These are…
Read MoreLegal Analysis: Firearms and Protection Orders in US v Rahimi
On February 2, 2023, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals issued a decision causing alarm nationwide among advocates for survivors of domestic violence. U.S. v. Rahimi, No. 21-11001 (5th Cir.…
Read MoreLegal Analysis: Workplace Age Discrimination in Henry v. Independent School District #625
On February 8, 2023, the Minnesota Supreme Court issued an opinion addressing age discrimination in the workplace. Henry v. Independent School District #625, a/k/a Saint Paul Public Schools, A21-0004 (Minn.…
Read More2023 WEAAD Sponsorships
The Minnesota Elder Justice Center invites your organization to become a sponsor of the 17th Annual Minnesota World Elder Abuse Awareness Day Conference to be held at the Earle Brown…
Read MoreAnnual Breakfast Fundraiser to Support Minnesota Elder Justice Center
Join us at Town & Country Club in St. Paul on November 10! Please join us at the Town & Country Club in St. Paul to learn about the impact…
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