Posts by Renee Stromme
2023 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…
Read MoreWEAAD 2022 Conference Agenda with Links to Handouts, June 15, 2022
Day’s agenda June 15, 2022 8:00am-8:30am Registration 8:30am-10:00am Welcome and Keynote: It’s Not All Covid: What You May Have Missed in the Pursuit of Elder…
Read MoreMEJC Statement On Buffalo, NY And Anti-Racist Work
Two years ago today George Floyd was murdered. While we watched in horror, we also committed that we must be part of the solution in addressing racism and systemic injustices…
Read MoreMEJC Consumer Manual – Request a Copy
MEJC has created a Consumer Manual to Prevent and Address Terminations from Assisted Living Facilities in Minnesota. To obtain a copy of the manual, click below to complete the request…
Read MoreMEJC In the News
MPR News with Angela Davis invited MEJC Associate Director Marit Peterson to join the conversation about conservatorships. The Free Britney movement has brought the issue of conservatorships to the public’s…
Read MoreCOVID-19 Resources
As we see a resurgence in cases of the Delta Variant of COVID-19, MEJC wants to ensure you have access to the COVID-19 resources we gathered. Access those resources here.…
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