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Elder Abuse and Elder Financial Exploitation Statutes

The federal government, states, commonwealths, territories and the District of Columbia all have laws designed to protect older adults from elder abuse and guide the practice of adult protective services agencies, law enforcement agencies, and others. These laws vary considerably from state to state.
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Civil Elder Abuse

Va. Code Ann. §§ 63.2-1603 through 63.2-1610  (2018)

Va. Code Ann. § 63.2-1603  (2018)

TITLE 63.2.  WELFARE (SOCIAL SERVICES)  SUBTITLE III.  SOCIAL SERVICES PROGRAMS  CHAPTER 16.  ADULT SERVICES  ARTICLE 2.  ADULT PROTECTIVE SERVICES

[no definitions of abuse types provided]
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