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Crimes against the elderly

National Center for State and Tribal Elder Justice Coalitions (link is external)

The Center assists with building broad-based, multidisciplinary state and Tribal coalitions to identify and address elder justice issues. The Center offers training and technical assistance to new and existing coalitions and serves as a clearinghouse on elder justice issues, programs, and advocacy, and also funds a grant program to create new or enhance existing elder justice coalitions.

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.

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(link is external)—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
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National Crime Victims’ Rights Week
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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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.