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...
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.
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
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Online
Event Type
Web
Lifting Up the Voices of Older Survivors
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Online
Event Type
Web
Victim-Centered Solutions to Elder Financial Exploitation
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Online
Event Type
Web
Responding to Transnational Elder Fraud
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Online
Event Type
Course
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.
OVC Directory of Crime Victim Services
The Directory is designed to help crime victims and service providers find nonemergency crime victim service agencies in the United States and abroad.
National Elder Fraud Hotline
National Elder Fraud Hotline Microsite
Elder Fraud & Abuse
Learn about OVC efforts to address elder fraud and abuse and discover publications, resources, and training and technical assistance to help enhance services for victims.
Over $7.9 Million Awarded by Office for Victims of Crime to Improve Victim Services for Older Victims
In commemoration of the 30th anniversary of the International Day of Older Persons—a day in which we reaffirm our commitment to protecting and promoting the rights of seniors—Attorney General Barr announced $9.4 million in funding to programs serving older victims of fraud and abuse.
This announcement included nearly $6 million in Office for Victims of Crime funding to support direct services to older victims...
2013 NCVRW PSA—Protecting Elders From Financial Exploitation
February 2013
This public service announcement, developed as part of the 2013 National Crime Victims' Rights Week Resource Guide, urges you to contact the Eldercare Locator or the National Adult Protective Services Association if you suspect financial exploitation. Visit the NCVRW site for more information.
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New National, Toll Free Hotline Provides Help for Victims of Elder Fraud
To help combat fraud against older Americans and provide services to victims, OVC is pleased to announce the launch of the National Elder Fraud Hotline.
VOCA–Funded Elder Abuse Programs
View examples of VOCA-funded elder abuse programs and the VOCA offices that funded them.
National Elder Fraud Hotline
If you or someone you know is a victim of elder fraud, we encourage you to call the Hotline at 833-FRAUD-11 (833-372-8311). Professional case managers will assist you with reporting the crime and connect you with other resources as needed. The hotline is open Monday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., eastern time.
U.S. Department of Justice: Elder Justice Initiative
This site serves as a resource for victims of elder abuse and financial exploitation and their families, practitioners who serve them, law enforcement agencies and prosecutors, and researchers seeking to understand and address this silent epidemic plaguing our Nation's elders. Victims and family members will find information about how to report and get assistance for victims of elder abuse and financial exploitation.
Responding to Elder Abuse: What Judges and Court Personnel Should Know (DVD)
Date Published
August 2010
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Publication Type
Training,
Instructional Material
Agencies
OVC
Responding to Elder Abuse: What Law Enforcement Should Know (DVD)
Date Published
August 2010
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Publication Type
Best Practice/State-of-the-Art Review
Agencies
OVC
Responding to Elder Abuse: What Community Corrections Should Know DVD
Date Published
August 2010
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Publication Type
Instructional Material (Programmed)
Agencies
OVC
National Victim Assistance Academy Resource Paper: Elder Abuse
Date Published
September 2012
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Publication Type
Issue Overview,
Instructional Material
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OVC