Dozens of groups representing elderly Minnesotans are pushing for more awareness and tougher laws for elder abuse.The Vulnerable Adults Justice Project lobbies for tougher laws for people who prey on elderly people. They hope to introduce new legislation by mid-February.
Leaders said the new legislation would be a comprehensive overview to the Vulnerable Adults Act which was first passed in 1980, and ask that the term "functional adult" be redefined.
People working on the legislation said they would also like to change the way endangered adults are looked for when they go missing. They would also like to see a uniform system for reporting crimes against elderly people.
The legislation being proposed would not require any additional state funding, as Minnesota is fighting a budget deficit. The public awareness campaign is being funded privately.
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Groups Fight For More Awareness Of Elder Abuse
fantastic news and thanks to those who are funding this as a public service
ReplyDeleteThis is good, but I don't think they have the first idea that they should be looking at guardianship abuse as the biggest elder abuser of all.
ReplyDeleteAnon I agree with your comment.
ReplyDeleteThe problem with digging into the guardianship rackets's pot of gold is that guardians are perceived to be: dedicated, trustworthy, caring, honest, hard working individuals who are subjected to court oversight.
Now, we know better but....
Perception is everything, isn't it?