Elder Abuse Prevention and Prosecution Act

The Elder Abuse Prevention and Prosecution Act is a U.S. law designed to better protect older adults from abuse, neglect, and exploitation. It aims to improve laws, resources, and coordination among agencies to identify, prevent, and prosecute crimes against seniors. The act enhances training for law enforcement and service providers, promotes public awareness, and supports victim assistance. Overall, it seeks to ensure that vulnerable seniors are protected, their reports are taken seriously, and offenders are held accountable.