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Aug 11, 2023 · In Chicago, elder financial exploitation is especially prevalent in predominantly Black neighborhoods, records show. Experts cite a variety of factors, including a lack of police response in those neighborhoods.
Apr 30, 2021 · Elder Abuse Protection Act of 2021 This bill provides statutory authority for the Elder Justice Initiative, which coordinates activities of the Department of Justice (DOJ) to combat elder abuse, neglect, and financial fraud.
Jun 17, 2021 · UN News highlighted that access to justice includes “the right to a fair trial, equal access to and equality before the courts, and just and timely remedies for human rights violations.” This report aims to present the violence, abuse, and discrimination of older persons in the context of Covid-19.
Jul 8, 2022 · Taking many forms, including physical abuse, psychological abuse, financial or material abuse, sexual abuse, and neglect, 4 elder abuse is a public health, social, criminal justice, medical, and human rights issue that can have serious consequences, such as premature mortality, physical injuries, depression, cognitive decline, financial ...
Jun 14, 2021 · GENEVA (14 June 2021) - Violence, abuse and neglect of older persons have been brought into sharp focus during the COVID-19 pandemic. To mark World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, Claudia Mahler, the Independent Expert on the enjoyment of all human rights of older persons, issues the following statement:
Aug 12, 2019 · SPRINGFIELD — On Monday, kicking off Senior Citizen & Scout Day at the Illinois State Fair, Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced the members of the newly-created Elder Abuse Task Force. “One case of...
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Jun 15, 2022 · The UN Decade of Healthy Ageing 2021–2030 offers a unique 10-year opportunity for a step change in how abuse of older people is tackled. This document outlines five priorities to prevent and respond to abuse of older people: combat ageism; generate more and better data on prevalence and on risk and protective factors;
