Organizations: Prevention

• A Perfect Cause
  A grassroots non-profit organization dedicated to long term care reform, see links for federal regulations for nursing homes governing resident rights and Nursing Home Litigation Guide.
  
• Adult Victims of Crime and Abuse in Residential Care Facilities
  This action partnership brings together experts nationwide to provide information and galvanize concerned citizens to address elder or adult abuse in residential care facilities. Action partners include the National Organization for Victim Assistance (NOVA) , the National Association of Adult Protective Services Administrators (NAAPSA), and the Office for Victims of Crime (OVC).
  
• Long Term Care Link
  This non-profit Internet portal is a hub for information on long-term care, with Web links to State and Area Agencies on Aging nationwide, family caregiver resources, and more.
  
• National Citizens' Coalition for Nursing Home Reform
  The leading national consumer group working on nursing home quality issues. Site includes a list of all State Long-Term Care Ombudsmen and Citizen Advocacy Groups.
  
• National Long Term Care Ombudsman Resource Center
  Ombudsmen serve over 2 million residents of nursing homes and board and care facilities. This link contains resources for ombudsmen as well as caregivers.