Law Enforcement Officials Make Elder Abuse A Priority

Last September, Delaware Attorney General Beau Biden instituted a new training program dealing with elder abuse. The training was designed to inform the state’s attorneys to identify elder abuse.

It is imperative that both law enforcement officers and the general public are aware of the signs of elder abuse, since these crimes largely go unreported. The training program extended beyond law enforcement personnel. It included nurses, social workers and other health care employees.

There are many different types of elder abuse, such as physical abuse, sexual abuse, and financial abuse. For example, last year, a Delaware man was charged with stealing $475,000 from a 90-year-old blind man. The fraud was executed by befriending the blind man and advising him to move money from one bank account to another.

If you are a victim of elder abuse, or are aware of another who is, you should contact an attorney immediately. An attorney will be able to work with law enforcement officials to prosecute the offender and to ensure that the elder’s interests are protected.

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