The Peninsula Elder Abuse Forensic Center. (PEAFC)

About Us

To report suspected adult abuse, neglect, or exploitation, call your local departments of social services, the 24-hour, toll-free APS hotline at (888) 832-3858

Our Purpose

History and Mission

The Peninsula Elder Abuse Forensic Center is a regional collaboration serving the cities of Newport News, Hampton, Poquoson, and Williamsburg, as well as the counties of York, James City, Gloucester, and Isle of Wight.

The mission of the PEAFC is to create a safe community in which older and incapacitated adults are empowered and free from abuse, neglect, and exploitation.

Established on November 1, 2017, the PEAFC operates as an enhanced multidisciplinary team focused on achieving positive outcomes for older adult clients. Participating organizations work together to take concrete action steps in complex cases of elder abuse, neglect, and financial exploitation involving individuals age 60 and older who live on the Virginia Peninsula.

Our Approach

The PEAFC provides a coordinated response to complex cases by bringing together professionals from multiple disciplines. Team members include representatives from:

Adult Protective Services

Law enforcement

Commonwealth’s Attorney offices

Victim Witness programs

Mental health services

Domestic violence programs

Center for Sexual Assault Survivors

Peninsula Agency on Aging

Geriatric medicine

Forensic nursing

Neuropsychology

Forensic accounting

This collaborative approach allows agencies to share expertise, coordinate responses, and take informed action. Working together strengthens safety, promotes dignity, and supports accountability for older and incapacitated adults across the Virginia Peninsula.

Our Partners

Member Agencies

The Peninsula Elder Abuse Forensic Center is made up of partner agencies across the Virginia Peninsula. Each agency brings specialized expertise and plays a critical role in responding to complex cases of elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation.

The agencies below participate in case review, consultation, and coordinated response through the PEAFC.

Adult Protective Services (APS)

The Avalon Center

Center for Sexual Assault Survivors

Commonwealth’s Attorney Offices

Community Services Boards (CSB)

Fire and Emergency Services

Law Enforcement

Peninsula Agency on Aging (PAA)

Riverside Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) Program

Sentara Forensic Nursing

Victim Witness Programs

Pathway Financial Planning

What Sets Us Apart

What Makes the PEAFC Unique

The Peninsula Elder Abuse Forensic Center was designed to address gaps in traditional multidisciplinary response models. Its structure, expertise, and statewide influence distinguish it from other elder abuse MDTs.

What Sets the PEAFC Apart

Expanded Expertise

The PEAFC expands traditional multidisciplinary teams by including a forensic accountant, civil attorney, and psychologist to support complex elder abuse and financial exploitation cases.

Expanded Expertise

The PEAFC expands traditional multidisciplinary teams by including a forensic accountant, civil attorney, and psychologist to support complex elder abuse and financial exploitation cases.

Expanded Expertise

The PEAFC expands traditional multidisciplinary teams by including a forensic accountant, civil attorney, and psychologist to support complex elder abuse and financial exploitation cases.

Federal Grant Support

The PEAFC has received Department of Justice funding, including Office for Victims of Crime support in 2021 and Abuse in Later Life funding in 2024.

Federal Grant Support

The PEAFC has received Department of Justice funding, including Office for Victims of Crime support in 2021 and Abuse in Later Life funding in 2024.

Federal Grant Support

The PEAFC has received Department of Justice funding, including Office for Victims of Crime support in 2021 and Abuse in Later Life funding in 2024.

Statewide Recognition

The PEAFC has received formal recognition from the Office of the Attorney General and the Virginia General Assembly for its innovative approach.

Statewide Recognition

The PEAFC has received formal recognition from the Office of the Attorney General and the Virginia General Assembly for its innovative approach.

Statewide Recognition

The PEAFC has received formal recognition from the Office of the Attorney General and the Virginia General Assembly for its innovative approach.

First in the Commonwealth

The PEAFC was the first elder abuse forensic center established in Virginia and has served as a model for similar multidisciplinary teams across the state.

First in the Commonwealth

The PEAFC was the first elder abuse forensic center established in Virginia and has served as a model for similar multidisciplinary teams across the state.

First in the Commonwealth

The PEAFC was the first elder abuse forensic center established in Virginia and has served as a model for similar multidisciplinary teams across the state.

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