Our Story
The RI Coalition for Elder Justice (RICEJ) is a partnership among victim service agencies, senior service agencies, community groups, advocacy groups, law enforcement, and state and federal agencies. We were founded in 2020 as part of the Enhanced Training and Services to End Abuse Later in Life grant awarded to Saint Elizabeth Community by the DOJ Office on Violence Against Women.
Our vision is a Rhode Island where vulnerable adults are valued and protected from abuse, neglect and exploitation.
Our mission
Our mission is to create an effective community coordinated response to the abuse of older adults. We work to enhance services and safety for older adults, strengthen the criminal justice response to elder abuse, train the workforce, and engage the community.
Our Executive Members
John Wesley
Janet Spinelli
Omayra Alvelo
Members
Omayra Alvelo
Chelsey Cabrera
Lorie Chavez
Meghan Connelly
Robin Covington
Stephanie Culhane
Lisa DaPonte
Mickaela Driscoll
George Duarte
Sara Eckhoff
Dina Elhelw
Kate Fletcher
Terrence Green
Kathy Heren
Adela Hogan Caron
Boakai Kamara
Molly Kapstein Cote
Mary Ladd
Sara Lopatka
Michelle Machado
Tara Moniz
Elizabeth O'Dea
Cheryl Patnaude
Joanne Prior
Janet Spinelli
John Wesley
Staff
Jeanne Gattegno
Melanie Monteiro
Our Board
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John Wesley
Janet Spinelli