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Sample pleadings, documents, statutes, and training videos

This section provides information for federal, state and local prosecutors handling elder abuse, neglect and financial exploitation cases. Those new to the field of elder justice should find information about nearly every aspect of an elder justice prosecution. For more experienced prosecutors, these resources offer a wealth of practical tips from experts in the field.

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Prosecutor Video Series

Training videos and other resources geared toward successful prosecution of elder abuse cases.

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Elder Abuse Primer

The Prosecutors’ Resource on Elder Abuse provides a useful overview on many of the key issues that arise in the investigation and prosecution of elder abuse cases.

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Elder Abuse Statutes

Federal & state laws designed to protect older adults.
 

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Prosecutor Samples Directory 

Sample federal and state pleadings and documents related to elder abuse.

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Curated Research

A selection of research that's focused on the needs of the prosecutor of an elder abuse case.

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Elder Justice Task Forces

Federal, state and local prosecutors, law enforcement, and agencies joined to pursue nursing homes that provide grossly substandard care to their residents.

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