Elder Abuse Prevention

Elder Abuse Prevention

Elder Abuse Prevention & Intervention Program

Elder abuse can occur in many forms including physical, mental, emotional, sexual or financial exploitation. Neglect can be in the form of self-neglect or neglect by a caregiver. Elder abuse can also occur in all types of relationships including: family members, hired caregivers, or targeted scams that prey on the vulnerability of older adults. With your help we can make progress in addressing and preventing future abuse.

The Elder Rights Center’s Crime Prevention and Intervention Program was established in 1999. We address the special needs of crime victims over the age of 60 and crime victims with disabilities. The experience of being a victim of crime can be traumatic. We work together with law enforcement, legal service providers, Adult Protective Services, and other community partners to create a holistic circle of care to help crime victims recover and move forward. 

We handle many types of crime, including theft, property loss or damage, fraud, scams, identity theft, elder abuse and neglect, and financial exploitation.

We contact crime victims to learn more about their situation and offer help and resources to meet their needs.

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We can help with:

  • Information about Victim Compensation for property loss or damage
  • Filing complaints with the correct agencies
  • Communicating with creditors or debt collectors
  • Identity theft recovery and assistance
  • Checking your credit report and reporting any fraudulent accounts
  • Criminal justice support and information
  • Emotional support and guidance
  • Taking other steps to help with your situation

Elder Abuse Information Brochures:

In English

En Español

Community Resources:

If you'd like to schedule a Fraud, Scams and Identity Theft presentation at for your community group or a virtual Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation training for professionals, please contact Lee Hardy at Lhardy@AAAPBTC.ORG or 561-684-5885, ext. 59237. 

 

 

Questions? Need help? Please call (561) 684-5885 and press option 3 to leave a voicemail for our Elder Rights Center. We check our voicemail daily and will respond to you as quickly as possible.