Prosecutors
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.
Training videos and other resources geared toward successful prosecution of elder abuse cases.
A selection of research that's focused on the needs of the prosecutor of an elder abuse case.
Connect with and learn from other prosecutors and investigators involved in elder abuse prosecution.
Sample federal and state pleadings and documents related to elder abuse.
Guidance (redacted) on effectively gathering evidence of financial exploitation of vulnerable and older adults, what charges and legal issues to consider, and how to present that evidence to a judge and jury.
Additional Resources
- Prosecutors’ Challenges in Elder Abuse Cases: Navigating Decision-Making Capacity and Consent Defenses (Summer 2025)
- Prosecuting Elder Abuse: Insights from the 2025 National Elder Justice Prosecutor Survey (January 2026)
- Department of Justice Journal of Federal Law and Practice: Elder Abuse Issues (PDF)
- Aequitas Prosecutors Resource on Elder Abuse