Linda Kincaid Reports: Elder Justice Roadmap: Advocates Note Deficiences in Elder Abuse Policies

On July 9, 2014, the U.S. Government released the Elder Justice Roadmap. The document reviewed what we know and what we don’t know about elder abuse and elder justice. Advocates noted the report lacked a review of law enforcement policies and procedures.

• Elder Justice Roadmap Project Executive Summary
• Elder Justice Roadmap Project Report
• Elder Justice Roadmap Project Appendices
• Elder Justice Roadmap Project Report with Appendices

Some advocates take the position that outdated or deficient law enforcement policies are at the root of law enforcement’s failure to curb elder abuse. Family after family tells of police officers and district attorneys insisting that abuse of their loved ones is a civil matter.

Readers may send comments to the Committee at elderjusticeroadmap@gmail.com.

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Elder Justice Roadmap:  Advocates Note Deficiencies In Elder Abuse Policies