Prosecuting Elder Abuse Cases: Basic Tools and Strategies

General Material

Training Tools

Publisher(s)

National Center for State Courts (NCSC)

Center for Elders and the Courts (CEC)

Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA)

Author(s)

Brenda K. Uekert

Susan Keilitz

Deborah Saunders

This toolkit is an overview of elder abuse intended to give prosecutors information about how to identify issues that commonly arise in these cases, suggest practice approaches, and provide a starting point for building effective cases.

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Prosecuting Elder Abuse Cases: Basic Tools and Strategies

Material Categories

Counseling & Crisis Intervention

Civil Legal Rights & Protections

Criminal Justice

Domestic Violence

Older Adults

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