Crimes against the elderly

Report Highlights Department of Justice Efforts to Combat Elder Fraud and Abuse

A new report highlights DOJ efforts to prosecute those who harm older adults, support victims, bolster state and local efforts to pursue elder justice, and prevent elder fraud and abuse before it occurs.

National Center for State and Tribal Elder Justice Coalitions

The Center assists with building broad-based, multidisciplinary coalitions to identify and address elder justice issues specific to their states and Tribal communities. It funds a grant program to create new or enhance existing elder justice coalitions. The Center also offers ongoing training and technical assistance to new and existing coalitions and serves as a clearinghouse for resources and information concerning elder justice issues, programs, and...

2024 Tennessee Elder Justice Conference

Event Dates

October 28, 2024, 9:00 am – October 31, 2024, 1:00 pm Eastern

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Location

The Park Vista - Gatlinburg

Gatlinburg, TN

Event Type

Conference

Our Need to Rethink Fraud in America

Event Dates

September 21, 2023, 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Eastern

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Location

Online

Event Type

Webinar

Silly Rabbit, Tech isn’t Just for Kids: Older Adults and Technology Use

Event Dates

December 7, 2023, 3:00 pm – 4:15 pm Eastern

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Online

Event Type

Webinar

Elder Abuse and Financial Exploitation

Learn how OVC supported advocates, service providers, researchers, and policymakers across the Nation in their efforts to address the rights and needs of older victims of abuse and neglect during FYs 2021-2022.

Recovering from Elder Financial Exploitation

Event Dates

June 8, 2023

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Location

Online

Event Type

Webinar

2023 Tennessee Elder Justice Conference

Event Dates

June 27, 2023, 12:00 pm – June 29, 2023, 4:00 pm Eastern

Location

Crowne Plaza Knoxville

Knoxville, TN

Event Type

Conference

Funding Opportunity: Establish New or Enhance the Operation of Existing Elder Justice Coalitions

Apply for funding to establish new statewide, U.S. territory, or Tribal elder justice coalitions or to enhance the operation of existing ones.

Stalking and Older Adults Webinar + Ask the Experts

Event Dates

January 12, 2023, 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Eastern

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Location

Online

Event Type

Webinar

Learn About Department of Justice Efforts to Combat Elder Fraud and Abuse

A new report highlights DOJ efforts to prosecute those who harm older adults, support victims, bolster state and local efforts to pursue elder justice, and prevent elder fraud and abuse before it occurs.

Finding the Right Fit: Decision-Making Supports and Guardianship Training

Location

Online

Event Type

Web

Lifting Up the Voices of Older Survivors

Location

Online

Event Type

Web

Victim-Centered Solutions to Elder Financial Exploitation

Location

Online

Event Type

Web

2022 National Adult Protective Services Association Conference and Summit on Elder Financial Exploitation

Event Dates

August 29, 2022 – September 1, 2022

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Location

Amway Grand Plaza Hotel

Grand Rapids, MI

Event Type

Conference

2022 Older Americans Month & World Elder Abuse Awareness Day Message From the Director

Learn about OVC initiatives to help ensure older Americans who are victims of crime have access to services.

Responding to Transnational Elder Fraud

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Online

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Course

Tennessee Elder Justice Conference 2022

Event Dates

May 3, 2022, 10:00 am – May 5, 2022, 8:00 pm Eastern

Location

The Park Vista - a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel

Gatlinburg, TN

Event Type

Conference

Elder Justice Decision-Making Capacity Symposium: The Role of Decision-Making Capacity in Elder Justice Cases that Reach Civil and Criminal Courts

Event Dates

April 19, 2022 – April 21, 2022

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Location

Online

Event Type

Symposium

University of Southern California Judith D. Tamkin International Symposium on Elder Abuse

Event Dates

February 24, 2022 – February 25, 2022

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Location

The Westin Pasadena

Pasadena, CA

Event Type

Conference

2021 National Adult Protective Services Association Conference and 10th Annual Summit on Elder Financial Exploitation

Location

Town and Country Resort

San Diego, CA

Event Type

Conference

OVC Commemorates World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, June 15, 2021

OVC is working tirelessly to ensure that victims of elder abuse and financial exploitation are connected with trauma-informed services and helpful resources that protect the safety and confidentiality of victims.