Crimes against the elderly
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 coalitions to identify and address elder justice issues specific to their states and Tribal communities. It funds a grant program to create new or enhance existing elder justice coalitions. The Center also offers ongoing training and technical assistance to new and existing coalitions and serves as a clearinghouse for resources and information concerning elder justice issues, programs, and...
2024 Tennessee Elder Justice Conference
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Eastern
Location
The Park Vista - Gatlinburg
Gatlinburg, TN
Event Type
Conference
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.
2023 Tennessee Elder Justice Conference
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Eastern
Location
Crowne Plaza Knoxville
Knoxville, TN
Event Type
Conference
Funding Opportunity: Establish New or Enhance the Operation of Existing Elder Justice Coalitions
Apply for funding to establish new statewide, U.S. territory, or Tribal elder justice coalitions or to enhance the operation of existing ones.
Learn About 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.
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 National Adult Protective Services Association Conference and Summit on Elder Financial Exploitation
Event Dates
Location
Amway Grand Plaza Hotel
Grand Rapids, MI
Event Type
Conference
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.
Responding to Transnational Elder Fraud
Location
Online
Event Type
Course
Tennessee Elder Justice Conference 2022
Event Dates
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Eastern
Location
The Park Vista - a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel
Gatlinburg, TN
Event Type
Conference
2021 National Adult Protective Services Association Conference and 10th Annual Summit on Elder Financial Exploitation
Location
Town and Country Resort
San Diego, CA
Event Type
Conference
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.