Wednesday, July 16, 2014

Linda Kincaid Reports: Elder Justice Roadmap: Advocates Note Deficiencies in Elder Abuse Policies

On July 9, 2014, the U.S. Government released the Elder Justice Roadmap. The document reviewed what we know and what we don’t know about elder abuse and elder justice. Advocates noted the report lacked a review of law enforcement policies and procedures.
Some advocates take the position that outdated or deficient law enforcement policies are at the root of law enforcement’s failure to curb elder abuse. Family after family tells of police officers and district attorneys insisting that abuse of their loved ones is a civil matter.

Readers may send comments to the Committee at elderjusticeroadmap@gmail.com.

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Elder Justice Roadmap:  Advocates Note Deficiencies In Elder Abuse Policies

3 comments:

  1. AnonymousWednesday, July 16, 2014 6:41:00 AM

    You can have all the policies and laws you want, but the laws don't matter if you don't follow them.

    Just look at Jewish Family Service of Tidewater and Catholic Charities of Eastern Virginia.

    Virginia has some of the very best laws in the country to protect incapacitated people, but these laws are routinely violated with a laugh by attorneys and guardians ad litem who are in cahoots.

    Lawsuits seem to be the only way to stop these scofflaws.

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  2. NormaWednesday, July 16, 2014 8:06:00 AM

    Thank you for all the work you do, Linda.

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  3. AnonymousWednesday, July 16, 2014 4:32:00 PM

    I think we need both policies and enforcement!

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