Elder abuse rally kicks off in Towson

Baltimore County sheds light on elder abuse

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Posted: 06/15/2010

TOWSON, MD - June 15th is National Elder Abuse Awareness Day.  Baltimore County Executive Jim Smith will speak to those who attend the rally.

This rally will bring attention to elder abuse in the community.  Baltimore County Restoring Elder Safety Today (REST) is sponsoring the rally. 

The coalition is a group of agency representatives from the departments of aging, fire, health, library, police, social services and the states attorneys office as well as community businesses and aging service providers.

The rally starts at noon in Towson on Bosley Avenue.

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