Case Study: Elder Abuse Financial Exploitation
Author: Joyce DeMonnin, MPH.; Victoria Fichtner, MPA.
Source: Volume 06, Number 03, September/October 2003 , pp.35-37(3)
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Abstract:
Financial exploitation of the elderly is a growing problem. The Washington County, Oregon, elder abuse multidisciplinary team overcomes many barriers to successful investigation and prosecution of such crimes. This case highlights one crime that was successfully prosecuted.Keywords: Washington County (OR) Adult Protective Services; Washington County Elder Safe Program
Affiliations:
1: Elder Safe Program; 2: Oregon Bar Association.