H.R. 6141 would establish pilot programs that provide for emergency crisis response teams to combat elder abuse.

== Detailed Summary ==

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(Log in to editElder Serve Act of 2008 - Directs the wiki and beAttorney General, acting through the firstDirector of the Office of Victims of Crime of the Department of Justice (DOJ), to providecarry out a detailed summarythree-year Elder Serve Coordinating Councils grant program to provide grants to eligible entities to establish pilot programs to facilitate and coordinate Emergency Crisis Response Team programs to provide short-term emergency services for victims of the bill!)elder abuse.

Requires grant recipients, within one year, to establish counseling, mental health screening, legal advocacy, job placement assistance, and family bereavement counseling programs for such victims.
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== Status of the Legislation ==

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Latest Major Action: 5/22/2008: Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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== Points in Favor ==

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