Elder Abuse: Effectiveness of Reporting Laws and Other Factors

HRD-91-74 Published: Apr 24, 1991. Publicly Released: May 16, 1991.

Highlights

Pursuant to a congressional request, GAO reviewed states' mandatory and voluntary laws for reporting domestic elder abuse, to determine: (1) which type of law was most effective in identifying elder abuse victims; and (2) the effectiveness of reporting laws and other factors in identifying, preventing, and treating elderly abuse.

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Topics

Justice and Law Enforcement

Aid for the elderlyCase lawCrime victimsCrimesData collectionElderly personsReporting requirementsState lawlocal relationsElder abuse