Protecting Elderly

Attorney General’s Office has a number of programs designed to protect elderly citizens against those who prey upon them. The Special Prosecutions and Criminal Justice Initiatives Sections assist local law enforcement agencies in their efforts to prevent and prosecute crimes against the elderly. The Office’s Pro Bono program provides volunteer attorneys to assist with preparing documents to facilitate end-of-life decisions and estate distribution. In addition, the Health Care Fraud section has jurisdiction to investigate allegations of patient abuse and neglect in Ohio long-term care facilities.

The Attorney General's Consumer Protection Section serves as a strong advocate for elderly consumers who are victimized by unfair and unscrupulous business practices.

Triad

Triad is a national community policing initiative where law enforcement professionals, seniors and community groups partner to meet the crime-safety needs of the seniors. It represents a shared commitment by these groups to keep senior citizens safe. Triad strives to reduce crime against the elderly and reduce unwarranted fear of crime often experienced by the elderly.

The Ohio Triad program represents a partnership among the Ohio Attorney General's Office, Buckeye State Sheriffs’ Association and Ohio Crime Prevention Association to coordinate the development of successful Triad programs statewide.

For additional information about Triad, please visit the National Association of Triads, a program of the National Sheriffs’ Association at www.nationaltriad.org.

Links for Seniors