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Elder financial exploitation

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.

Training Helps Police Respond to Victims of Transnational Elder Fraud

Update

An online 2-hour course is now available on-demand (registration is required). Learn more(link is external).

Register for the OVC-funded Responding to Transnational Elder Fraud - A Victim-Centered Approach for Law Enforcement(link is external) virtual training.

New Course | Responding to Transnational Elder Fraud | NW3C

This free, 1-day training course provides criminal justice practitioners in the United States with information to assist older victims of fraud perpetuated in multiple jurisdictions via phone or the Internet.

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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.