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The federal government, states, commonwealths, territories and the District of Columbia all have laws designed to protect older adults from elder abuse and guide the practice of adult protective services agencies, law enforcement agencies, and others.
An elder abuse case has many stages from the incident through investigation, prosecution, and victim recovery. The EJI seeks to improve outcomes at each stage by providing resources, training and information, and by promoting a multidisciplinary response to elder abuse.
This document contains a list of state statutes related to elder abuse multidisciplinary teams and information sharing. State by state compilation of undue influence definitions found in statue and case law. For each type of elder abuse, this document lists alternative charges to consider.
For non-life-threatening emergencies, call either: National Elder Fraud Hotline. 1-833-FRAUD-11. (833-372-8311) 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Eastern Time. Monday - Friday. Eldercare Locator helpline. 1-800-677-1116.
To learn about how to spot mistreatment by a guardian and what to do about it, see the National Center on Elder Abuse flyer, What if Your Guardian is Not Doing What They Should? How can the courts with jurisdiction over guardianship cases respond to abuse?
Providing targeted training and resources to elder justice professionals including prosecutors, law enforcement, judges, victim specialists, first responders, civil legal aid employees, and multi-disciplinary teams to enhance their ability to respond to elder abuse efficiently and effectively.
The desertion of an elder at a hospital, a nursing facility, or other similar institution. The desertion of an elder at a shopping center or other public location. An elder's report of being abandoned. Report Abuse or Find Help.
U.S. Attorney's Office, District of New Mexico. ALBUQUERQUE – The United States Attorney's Office has filed federal charges against Zachary Babitz in connection with a fatal shooting and carjacking that occurred on August 6, 2024, in Santa Fe, New Mexico. The charges include carjacking and discharging a firearm in furtherance of a crime of ...
This collection contains all stories of abuse that have been featured in the Victim, Family & Caregiver Resources: Neglect & Abandonment, Sexual Abuse, Physical Abuse, Psychological Abuse, and Financial Exploitation.
Below, learn about common financial scams and financial abuse committed against older adults and how to get involved in making your community safer. If you need help, the Elder Abuse Resource Roadmap can guide you to the right agency for your particular situation.