Elder Financial Exploitation and the Criminal Justice System

Financial exploitation, as well as other forms of abuse, increases the risk of premature death in older adults by 300%. Across the country, reports of elder financial exploitation are increasing dramatically. The need for law enforcement to identify and effectively respond to these cases is becoming increasingly urgent. Through case examples, attendees will learn about ways in which elder financial exploitation is perpetrated, its impact on victims and their families, the barriers law enforcement and prosecutors face in investigating and prosecuting it, and innovative and effective ideas for overcoming these barriers and bringing justice to these deserving victims.