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H.R. 5352, The Elder Abuse Victims Act of 2008
- This item is from the 110th Congress (2007-2008) and is no longer current. Comments, voting, and wiki editing have been disabled, and the cost/savings estimate has been frozen.
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H.R. 5352 would protect seniors in the United States from elder abuse by establishing specialized elder abuse prosecution and research programs and activities to aid victims of elder abuse, to provide training to prosecutors and other law enforcement related to elder abuse prevention and protection.
== Detailed Summary ==
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(LogElder Abuse Victims Act of 2008 - Directs the Attorney General to: (1) study and report to Congress on state laws and practices relating to elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation; and (2) develop and implement policies and a long-term plan for elder justice programs and related activities.
Authorizes the Attorney General to award victim advocacy grants for study of the special needs of victims of elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation, including related pilot programs.
Directs the Attorney General to: (1) award grants to support local and state prosecutors and general law enforcement in elder justice matters; and (2) establish procedures to editensure that the wikiDepartment of Justice dedicates resources to investigating and beprosecuting elder justice cases.
Amends title XX (Block Grants to States for Social Services) of the firstSocial Security Act to provideadd a detailed summary ofnew part B (Elder Justice) establishing an Elder Justice Coordinating Council and the bill!)Advisory Board on Elder Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation.
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== Status of the Legislation ==
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Latest Major Action: 2/12/2008: Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Catherine
February 15, 2008, 1:23pm (report abuse)It is a sad commentary that such legislation is needed. Elders are revered in more civilized cultures, but are too often preyed upon in ours . . . they need protection.
Bob Wiggins
June 19, 2008, 9:46pm (report abuse)I recently lost my mother to Nursing Home Neglect and Abuse in Va. This bill is needed so badly to protect our elders and train our police department to become informed what they need to look for in Elder Neglect, they also need laws in place to properly proscute the person that abuse and neglect our Elder .
H.R. 6141 is another bill that needs to pass our Congress to protect and stop needless lose of LIFE.
I would love to answer any question inregards to experience with Elder Neglect and Abuse. Please remember, we all have mothers and fathers as well as the millions of young adults in our Nursing Homes.
Debra Garner
August 28, 2008, 4:36pm (report abuse)As a Forensic Doctor of Nursing Practice student focusing on elder abuse, I realize the need for such a bill. The bill contains defintions, which at this time vary among disciplines and areas of practice. It would create a community awareness of a problem that exists in this vulnerable population. As voters we should encourage others to assist in the passing of legislation that will awaken a problem of great magnitude and encourage resolution through community awareness and support!!!