On World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, here are some resources to help seniors
June 15, 2021
You are not alone in the fight against elder abuse. We are in this together. Today is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. The Broward State Attorney’s Office is here to help.
Check out these resources to help friends and family to look out for our seniors:
Broward State Attorney’s Office Elder Abuse Unit: 954-831-8525
National Elder Fraud Hotline: 1-833–FRAUD11 (1-833–372–8311)
Common Scams and Warning Signs: https://ovc.ojp.gov/program/stop-elder-fraud/common-scams-and-warning-signs
Florida Elder Abuse Hotline: 1-800-96-ABUSE (1-800-962-2873)
Florida Department of Elder Affairs: Aging and Disability Resource Center’s Elder Helpline toll-free at 1-800-96 ELDER (1-800-963-5337).
Florida Attorney General’s Office Seniors vs. Crime Project: 1-800-203-3099 www.seniorsvscrime.com
Coast to Coast Legal Aid Senior Law Project: 954-736-2450 or 954-736-2496 https://www.coasttocoastlegalaid.org/what-we-do/senior-law/
Florida injunction for protection against exploitation of a vulnerable adult: https://eldersection.org/ASSETFREEZE/
For more information, contact the Broward State Attorney’s Office Elder Abuse Unit at 954-831-8525
https://browardsao.com
MEDIA INQUIRIES: mediarelations@sao17.state.fl.us or 954-831-7910
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