U.S. Department
of Justice
Elder Justice Related Links and Resources
ELDER JUSTICE RELATED LINKS AND RESOURCES
Elder Justice Initiative (EJI), https://www.justice.gov/elderjustice
Financial Exploitation, https://www.justice.gov/elderjustice/financial-exploitation
Senior Scam Alert, https://www.justice.gov/elderjustice/senior-scam-alert
Elder Abuse Resource Roadmap, https://www.justice.gov/elderjustice/roadmap
Prosecutors, https://www.justice.gov/elderjustice/prosecutors-0
Prosecutor Training and Resources, https://www.justice.gov/elderjustice/prosecutor-training-resources
The Elder Justice Roadmap, /media/836676/download?inline
Elder Abuse/Mistreatment, DOJ Office for Victims of Crime, https://ovc.ncjrs.gov/topic.aspx?topicid=100
Legal Issues Related to Elder Abuse, A Pocket Guide for Law Enforcement, DOJ BJA,
https://www.bja.gov/Publications/ABA-ElderAbuseGuide.pdf
Elder Justice Resources for Law Enforcement, https://www.justice.gov/elderjustice/law-enforcement-1
Elder Justice and Victim Specialists, https://www.justice.gov/elderjustice/victim-specialists-0
Elder Justice and Multi-disciplinary Teams, https://www.justice.gov/elderjustice/mdt
Older Adults, Family, and Caregivers, https://www.justice.gov/elderjustice/providing-support-older-victims
Elder Justice Research, https://www.justice.gov/elderjustice/federally-funded-elder-abuse-research
Hotlines to Share with Seniors, https://www.justice.gov/elderjustice/find-support-elder-abuse
Elder Justice Task Forces, https://www.justice.gov/elderjustice
OTHER FEDERAL CONTACTS, LINKS, AND RESOURCES
Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
Scams, https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/features/scam-alerts
How to file a Complaint: Health Information for Older People, https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/#/
File consumer complaint with the FTC, https://www.ftc.gov/media/71268 or call 1-877-FTC-HELP (382-4357).
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB)
https://www.consumerfinance.gov/complaint/;
https://www.consumerfinance.gov/consumer-tools/educator-tools/resources-for-older-adults/
Community Banks and Credit Unions https://www.consumerfinance.gov/policy-compliance/community-banks-credit-unions/
FAQ’s on Elder Abuse, National Center on Elder Abuse (NCEA)
FAQ - https://ncea.acl.gov/FAQ.aspx
Website - https://ncea.acl.gov/
U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs, Office of Inspector General (OIG)
https://www.va.gov/oig/hotline/
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
Elder Justice Webpages - https://www.hhs.gov/aging/elder-justice/index.html
How do I report elder abuse or abuse of an older person or senior?
Social Security Administration (SSA), Financial Exploitation
Contact your local SSA office or call national toll-free number at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325- 0778); https://www.ssa.gov/
Elder Abuse Detection and Prevention - https://blog.ssa.gov/elder-abuse-detection-and-prevention/
U.S. Postal Inspection Service
Fraud against Older Americans - https://www.uspis.gov/tips-prevention/mail-fraud
File Complaint - https://www.uspis.gov/report
U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
File a Complaint - https://www.hud.gov/program_offices/fair_housing_equal_opp/online-complaint
Common Fraud Schemes, FBI
https://www.fbi.gov/scams-and-safety/common-fraud-schemes
Senior Corps (Corporation for National and Community Service or CNCS)
Elder Justice - https://www.nationalservice.gov/programs/senior-corps/elder-justice
Memorandum on Financial Institution and Law Enforcement Efforts to Combat Elder Financial Exploitation
CFPB, FinCEN (U.S. Dept. of the Treasury) - https://www.fincen.gov/sites/default/files/2017-08/8-25-2017_FINAL_CFPB%2BTreasury%2BFinCEN%20Joint%20Memo.pdf
STATE-BASED SOUTH CAROLINA RESOURCES, LINKS, ADULT PROTECTION
Adult Protective Services (APS)
Your local county Department of Social Services Adult Protective Services, SC DSS https://dss.sc.gov/adult-protection/
Report Abuse and Neglect of a Vulnerable Adult, SC DSS https://benefitsportal.dss.sc.gov/#/ran/home
Resources, South Carolina DSS (Dept. of Social Services) https://dss.sc.gov/adult-protection/tools-resources/
Facilities Operated by SC DMH or SC DDSN
S.C. State Long Term Care Ombudsman Program, Lieutenant Governor’s Office on Aging, 803-734-9900, 1-800-868-9095, https://aging.sc.gov/
Regional S.C. Offices on Long Term Care Ombudsman Programs, https://aging.sc.gov/programs-initiatives/long-term-care-ombudsman
VAIU, Vulnerable Adult Investigations Unit, SLED, 1-866-200-6066, https://www.sled.sc.gov/investigativeservices.html#svu
Reporting Abuse, South Carolina Dept. of Disabilities and Special Needs (DDSN), https://ddsn.sc.gov/reporting-abuse-neglect-or-exploitation
Other S.C. State Contacts
Medicaid Fraud Unit, S.C. Attorney General’s Office, 1-888-662-4328; 1-888-662-4328
South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED), 803-896-7654
S.C. Dept. of Mental Health (DMH), https://scdmh.net/; https://scdmh.net/contact/
S.C. DDSN, https://ddsn.sc.gov/
Fact Sheet Reporting Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation, Protection and Advocacy, (P&A), https://www.pandasc.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Abuse-Neglect-Exploitation-Reporting-8-21-17.pdf
Investment Fraud, Scams
S.C. Attorney General’s Office, Securities Division (803) 734-9916;
S.C. Dept. of Consumer Affairs, 1-800-922-1593; https://consumer.sc.gov/