Responding to Elder Abuse: What Judges and Court Personnel Should Know by OVC

This 14-minute video (NCJ 223415) is one of a series of three DVDs on elder abuse created for specific audiences. The video highlights critical issues for judges and court personnel to consider when they encounter abused, neglected, and exploited older persons participating in the judicial system. The video illustrates what judges may face in these situations, offers recommendations focused on the special needs of older abuse victims, and highlights examples of successful court-based elder abuse initiatives.
This video was produced by Video/Action for the Office for Victims of Crime, Office of Justice Programs, U.S. Department of Justice.
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[@katherinepalmer8639]

Thank You for sharing and producing this video. My Beloved Mama died in a private run nursing facility in South Carolina. The pain she went through that I was allowed to witness yet could do nothing to stop because of another daughter having power of attorney will never leave me until I join her with our Father. I pray to honor her memory by giving all I have to have her voice heard from the grave. I live forgiving those who live in darkness and abuse the elderly But I do not forget. 10-18-2012

[@merrileelee7858]

Same thing here. My Ma has recently passed after POA sibling belittled, isolated, financially exploited & starved her. So much more to add! My Ma was sleeping with dog feces & dog urine!!! I couldn't stop it. The law acknowledged the abuse but showed no interest in helping my Ma. Pretty pathetic legal system😡😡😡😡😡😡😡