MACON, Ga. – The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Georgia offers training and resources for its citizens to prevent and respond to elder abuse.
“The U.S. Attorney’s Office, through the Department of Justice’s Elder Justice Initiative, is committed to combatting all forms of elder abuse and financial exploitation,” said U.S. Attorney Peter D. Leary. “Elder abuse is a serious crime affecting an estimated one out of ten older Americans annually, although those numbers are likely even higher. Working with our law enforcement and community partners, our office will continue to seek justice for vulnerable citizens through enforcement actions, training and resources, victim services and public awareness.”
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Georgia has a dedicated Elder Justice Coordinator to successfully prosecute cases of elder abuse, along with offering opportunities for education and training. Citizen groups and law enforcement agencies interested in learning more about training opportunities can contact Pam Lightsey, Law Enforcement Coordinator for the Middle District of Georgia, at pam.lightsey@usdoj.gov.
To learn more about the Department of Justice’s expanding efforts to protect and support older Americans through the Elder Justice Initiative, including information about grant opportunities to advance elder justice, please visit https://www.justice.gov/elderjustice.
To report financial fraud, contact the National Elder Fraud Hotline at 833–FRAUD–11 or 833–372–8311 Monday – Friday, 10:00 am – 6:00 pm eastern time. English/Español/Other languages available.
To report elder abuse, contact your local adult protective services agency through the Eldercare Locator or by calling the helpline at 1-800-677-1116 Monday – Friday 9am – 8pm eastern time.