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| - On October 18. 2017, President Trump signed into law the Elder Abuse Prevention and Prosecution Act of 2017 (P.L. 115–70), identifying the need for data on elder abuse. An elder abuse case has many stages from the incident through investigation (by adult protective services or law enforcement), prosecution, and trauma recovery. Several federal agencies currently collect elder abuse data (including physical abuse, neglect, and financial exploitation) on an ongoing basis at different points in the process. (en)
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| - On October 18. 2017, President Trump signed into law the Elder Abuse Prevention and Prosecution Act of 2017 (P.L. 115–70), identifying the need for data on elder abuse. An elder abuse case has many stages from the incident through investigation (by adult protective services or law enforcement), prosecution, and trauma recovery. Several federal agencies currently collect elder abuse data (including physical abuse, neglect, and financial exploitation) on an ongoing basis at different points in the process. The Act increases the federal government's focus on preventing elder abuse and exploitation by creating a multi-pronged approach for protecting older adults by punishing perpetrators who exploit, abuse, and harm vulnerable seniors. On World Elder Abuse Awareness Day 2021, the Biden Administration committed to ensuring that older Americans have greater opportunities to live with dignity, safety, independence, and social connections, by including more than $1.4 billion in additional funding in the American Rescue Plan for programs that promote community living and ensure the safety and protection of older adults. The law also enhances the Elder Justice Act and ensures that Adult Protective Services can be used to protect the safety and dignity of all seniors. (en)
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