BUFFALO, N.Y. — Supervising social worker at the Center for Elder Law and Justice, Kathleen Kanaley, was honored with the FBI Director’s Community Leadership Award.

What You Need To Know

  • Every day, 10,000 baby boomers turn 65 in the U.S., according to the AARP

  • Over the next few decades, their age group is expected to double, becoming 20% of the nation’s population by 2050
  • Victims of elder abuse through internet frauds and scams are encouraged to file complaints with the FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3)

“Kathy is one of the people who deserved this award, not because she sought it, but because she believes in her bones that this is the right thing to do,” said Karen Nicolson, CEO of the Center for Elder Law and Justice.

With more than two decades in her profession, Kanaley was recognized for her vision to pool resources and dedicate a team to the issue, leading to the founding of the Council on Elder Abuse.

“I don’t know if you could tell from our CEO and the staff that we have here today, everybody has that same passion to do the right thing and to do the best we can for our clients,” said Kanaley.

Elder abuse can take many forms. Kanaley said she and her team are committed to meeting each client where they are, making them feel comfortable, and listening. 

If you are a victim of elder abuse you can contact the Center for Elder Law and Justice at 716-853-3087. For internet crimes, fraud, and scams, victims are encouraged to file complaints with the FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) or call 833-372-8311 for assistance with filing.