What is the Elder Justice Act?
ANSWER:
Elder abuse and neglect is a major underreported problem. The Elder Justice Act, passed by the US Congress and signed into law by President Obama in 2010, provides federal resources to protect older persons from abuse and neglect. The action steps in the law are as follows: establish an elder justice coordinating council, create elder justice programs, study laws relative to elder abuse and neglect, and ensure that enough resources are available to investigate and prosecute perpetrators.
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