Resources to Help Older Survivors

Resources

• EJI's Elder Justice Resources and Referrals page:  A comprehensive list of help for older adults
   
• EJI Neighborhood Map:  Find help anywhere in the US
   
• The EJI Elder Abuse Resource Roadmap:  A step by step guide on what to do in financial exploitation cases
   
• Rural and Tribal Elder Justice Resource Guide:  A guide for professionals and resources for community outreach
   
• ElderJustice.acl.gov serves as a gateway to seven ACL resource centers which disseminate information to professionals and the public.
   
• Tribal Resource Tool:  A searchable directory of resources for American Indians and Alaskan Natives
   
• LGBT Aging Center:  A resource center with a variety of LGBT aging topics
   
• Approaching Alzheimers: First responder Training Program (Alzheimers and Dementia caregivers Center)
   
• Consumer Tools:  Learn tips for survivors of elder abuse on how to avoid financial difficulties, exercise legal rights and find the tools you can use to help in these cases.
   
• FBI: A Brief Description of the Federal Criminal Justice Process: This page from the FBI briefly describes the federal criminal justice system and common steps taken in the investigation and prosecution of a federal crime.
   

Hotlines and Legal Help

• US Senate Special Committee on Aging Fraud Hotline:
  Committee devoted to issue concerning senior-report fraud directly to their hotline
   
• Victim Connect Hotline:  855 - 4 - VICTIM
  Call to speak directly to a specialist and get information, resources and assistance
   
• American Bar Association:  Find resources to learn about and respond to elder abuse
   
• Victim Law/OJP:  A comprehensive list of legal programs with descriptions
   
• Senior Intervention Hotline for Crisis Support Services: Institute of Aging's Friendship Line:  415 - 750 - 4111
  A 24 hour accredited crisis line for adults age 60 and older and adults with disabilities. They provide emotional, grief and elder abuse support and can make referrals.