Elder abuse can happen to anyone.
It affects people of every ethnic background, gender, and financial status.
Elder abuse is a serious crime against some of our nation’s most vulnerable citizens and is one of the Attorney General’s and the Department of Justice’s key priorities
If you are a victim or know a victim of elder fraud, you can call 1-877-FTC-HELP or go to ftc.gov/complaint
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Assistant United States Attorney Denise M. Barton has been appointed Elder Justice Coordinator for the United States Attorney's Office for the District of Rhode Island. For information on how to file a complaint of suspected elder abuse or to scheule an Elder Abuse Prevention outreach program please contact Assistant United States Attorney Denise M. Barton at usari.preventelderabuse@usdoj.gov
Updated November 9, 2021