OVC FY25 Services for Victims of Crime
Closing Date
Grants.gov Deadline
Application JustGrants Deadline
Elder financial exploitation
Elder Crime Practitioner Designation
Event Dates
–
Eastern
Location
DoubleTree by Hilton Orlando at SeaWorld
Orlando, FL
Event Type
Classroom
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 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.
Strategies and Training to Advance Greater Elder Safety (STAGES) Pilot Curriculum
Date Published
September 2019
Agencies
OVC-Sponsored
OVC FY 2023 Transforming America’s Response to Elder Abuse: Enhanced Multidisciplinary Teams (E-MDTs) for Older Victims of Abuse and Financial Exploitation and T&TA
Closing Date
Grants.gov Deadline
Application JustGrants Deadline
Report Examines Key Factors in Financial Recovery for Elder Financial Exploitation Victims
Read about a framework of key factors that may contribute to successful restitution in cases of elder financial exploitation.
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 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.
Victim-Centered Solutions to Elder Exploitation
Location
Online
Event Type
Web
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.
Register for the OVC-funded Responding to Transnational Elder Fraud - A Victim-Centered Approach for Law Enforcement virtual training.
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.
The...
Responding to Transnational Elder Fraud
Location
Online
Event Type
Course
OVC FY 2022 Transforming America’s Response to Older Victims: Developing and Supporting Statewide Elder Justice Coalitions and Training and Technical Assistance Program
Closing Date
Grants.gov Deadline
Application JustGrants Deadline
The Growing Problem of Transnational Elder Fraud
Date Published
March 2022
Agencies
OVC-Sponsored
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.
Federal Trade Commission: ReportFraud.ftc.gov
This site allows you to easily report scams, fraud, and bad business practices to the Federal Trade Commission. Once you submit your report, you will be given a tracking number and tips on what to do next. Your report will be added to the Federal Trade Commission’s Consumer Sentinel database, which is available to thousands of law enforcement agencies throughout the country.
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...
June 2020 Featured Resources
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day is June 15
Join OVC in commemorating World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on Monday, June 15, 2020. This annual commemoration is a call-to-action for individuals, organizations, and communities to raise awareness about elder abuse, neglect, and financial exploitation.
To commemorate World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, OVC reaffirms its commitment to supporting victims of elder abuse.
Consider participating in virtual events...