Cobb District Attorney Joyette M. Holmes’ office is partnering with liveSAFE Resources to encourage local crafters to help mark World Elder Abuse Awareness Day in a creative way – with a “yarn storm.”
Heading the Elder Abuse Unit in the DA’s Office, Cobb County Senior Assistant District Attorney Jason Marbutt said he hopes this event will be observed annually.
“This new initiative is a creative way to call attention to the abuses of elderly and disabled populations that are growing exponentially,” Marbutt said. “We want the public to be aware that abuse, neglect and financial exploitation of these particularly vulnerable individuals is happening every day. Together, we can help stop this.”
By June 10, donations of 6-inch by 6-inch knitted or crocheted squares are needed to make this project.
Squares can be dropped off at or shipped to liveSAFE Resources, 48 Henderson St., Marietta, GA 30064.
The Yarn Storm art project will be installed in various Cobb locations on June 15 in recognition of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day.
Information: Larami Floyd, coordinator of Cobb’s Elder MDT - known as J.E.D.I. (Justice for Elderly and Disabled Individuals) - at 770-528-3696, liveSAFEresources.org/get-help/elder-abuse, 24-hour crisis line: 770-427-3390
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