What is being done to stop elder abuse?
At the national level, Elder Justice Act legislation has recently been proposed to provide federal leadership to help reduce elder abuse. The Elder Justice Coalition is working to help pass the Elder Justice Act. Community collaborations, meanwhile, are playing an increasingly important role in educating the public and professionals. In recent years, State Attorneys General offices and law enforcement have stepped up efforts to prosecute. On the front lines, “multidisciplinary teams” (social workers, nurses, lawyers, etc.) have begun to be created to better target interventions. Elder abuse coalitions also are working to make life safer for vulnerable elders and are an important step forward in the fight against elder abuse. Find out how you can be involved.
