SALT LAKE CITY — Salt Lake County officials are raising awareness about elder abuse during World Elder Abuse Awareness Month, emphasizing that many cases go unreported and encouraging community ...

Massachusetts prides itself on protecting the vulnerable, yet our state has created a troubling double standard that leaves elderly residents at greater risk than children when it comes to false and ...

Elder abuse is any action — or lack of appropriate action — occurring in a relationship where there is an expectation of trust that causes harm or distress to an older person, according to the World ...

SALT LAKE CITY — Salt Lake County District Attorney Sim Gill says his office is committed to fighting domestic violence. "Our commitment is no family violence from cradle to grave," he said. That ...

Nearly 4,000 confirmed abuse cases led to just 99 prosecutions over six years. Lack of trained staff and focus hinder law enforcement’s financial abuse response. Grand jury urges new roles, training ...

The article stresses that universal mandatory reporting laws require all adults to report suspected child abuse, but many states lack proper training. Without clear guidance and education, these laws ...