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Older adults (65+)
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.
Financial Institutions Report Widespread Elder Financial Abuse
Federal law requires financial institutions report suspicious activity that might indicate money laundering, tax evasion, or other criminal activities to the federal government.
Now, a first of its kind analysis can help the field better understand elder fraud and opportunities to improve prevention and response.
Save the Date for a Roundtable on Elder Abuse, Neglect, and Financial Exploitation
As part of its commemoration of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, the U.S Department of Justice’s Elder Justice Initiative and Office on Violence Against Women invite you to watch A View from the Bench: A Roundtable Discussion with Judges about Elder Abuse, Neglect, and Financial Exploitation.
CFPB Releases Reverse Mortgage Resource in Spanish
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) recently released a Spanish translation of its Reverse Mortgage Discussion Guide. The guide can help older adults understand reverse mortgages, the financial programs available to them, and how to submit a complaint.
New Training Available to Help Older Adults Make Financial Decisions
The National Center for State Courts recently released a new online training course to assist individuals explore ways to help older adults make financial decisions with informal supports, legal options, or adult guardianship.
Research Brief: Identity Theft and Fraud
Date Published
March 2019
Publication Type
Report (Technical Assistance),
Report (Grant Sponsored),
Issue Overview,
Instructional Material (Programmed)
Agencies
OVC-Sponsored
National Elder Mistreatment Survey: 5 Year Follow-up of Victims and Matched Non-Victims
Date Published
January 2018
Agencies
NIJ-Sponsored
People with Dementia as Witnesses to Emotional Events
Date Published
April 2011
Agencies
NIJ-Sponsored
National Council on Aging: Savvy Saving Seniors
This site provides seniors with information on avoiding scams, which can help them stay secure and independent longer.
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.
Victim-Oriented Multidisciplinary Responses to Statutory Rape: Training Guide
Date Published
February 2000
Series
Publication Type
Training (Handbook/Manual)
Agencies
OVC
Faith-Based Responses to Crime Victims (DVD)
Date Published
April 2008
Series
Publication Type
Program/Project Description
Agencies
OVC
Responding to Elder Abuse: What Judges and Court Personnel Should Know (DVD)
Date Published
August 2010
Series
Publication Type
Training,
Instructional Material
Agencies
OVC
Responding to Elder Abuse: What Community Corrections Should Know DVD
Date Published
August 2010
Series
Publication Type
Instructional Material (Programmed)
Agencies
OVC
National Victim Assistance Academy Resource Paper: Elder Abuse
Date Published
September 2012
Series
Publication Type
Issue Overview,
Instructional Material
Agencies
OVC
Office of Justice Programs: Elder Abuse Special Feature
To address the need for resources and strategies related to elder abuse, the Office of Justice Programs presents this compilation of publications and related materials focusing on physical, sexual, and psychological abuse; neglect; and financial exploitation.
Bruising as a Forensic Marker of Physical Elder Abuse
Date Published
February 2009
Agencies
NIJ-Sponsored
Elderly Victims of Sexual Abuse and Their Offenders
Date Published
June 2006
Agencies
NIJ-Sponsored
Bruising in the Geriatric Population
Date Published
June 2006
Agencies
NIJ-Sponsored
National Elder Mistreatment Study
Date Published
March 2008
Agencies
NIJ-Sponsored
American Bar Association: Commission on Law and Aging
The Commission examines a wide range of legal issues affecting the elderly, including elder abuse. View the OVC-sponsored Commission report, Elder Abuse Fatality Review Teams: A Replication Manual.