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Elder Justice Initiative (EJI)

Building Federal, State, and Local Capacity to Fight Elder Abuse

Providing targeted training and resources to elder justice professionals including prosecutors, law enforcement, judges, victim specialists, first responders, civil legal aid employees, and multi-disciplinary teams to enhance their ability to respond to elder abuse efficiently and effectively.

Promoting Justice for Older Americans

Investigating and prosecuting financial scams targeting older adults. Promoting greater federal, state, and local coordination to resolve cases where long-term care entities provide grossly substandard care to their residents or patients.

Supporting Research to Improve Elder Abuse Policy and Practice

Promoting foundational research into elder abuse and financial exploitation to transform the practice of professionals in ways that positively impact the lives of older adults.

Helping Older Victims and Their Families

Connecting older adults and their families or caregivers with appropriate investigative agencies, as well as empowering them with information about abuse and recovering from its effects.

The Department of Justice is committed to fighting for justice for older Americans through a robust and holistic response. Learn about the Department’s Elder Justice efforts:

 

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