Senators Introduce Elder Abuse Victims Act to Combat Exploitation of Senior Citizens
Companion bill introduced earlier in the House by Rep Joe Sestak (D-PA) was passed by a vote of 397 to just 25
Oct. 22, 2009
A group of Senators, frequently active in legislation supporting senior citizen issues, today introduced the Elder Abuse Victims Act, a bill , they say, that will improve the law enforcement community's ability to target and combat abuse and exploitation of senior citizens.
“The Elder Abuse Victims Act would establish a robust portfolio of grant programs at the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) for courts and law enforcement officials in states and localities to establish specially designated elder justice positions or units, and to provide support for prosecutorial training on laws regarding abuse of the elderly,” according to an announcement from Sen. Kohl’s office.
“The bill also provides funding for elder abuse victims’ advocacy groups.Abridged
SOURCE: The Senior Journal
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