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Information for Victims and Witnesses of Elder Abuse
The Elder Abuse Unit of the New York County District Attorney's Office addresses the needs and concerns of older crime victims who live in Manhattan. In cooperation with the New York City Police Department, Adult Protective Services (“APS”), the New York City Department for the Aging, medical professionals and social service agencies, the Office investigates and prosecutes all kinds of crime involving elderly victims.
What is Elder Abuse?
This Office defines elder abuse as any crime or violation involving a victim who is 60 years of age or older. Examples of typical crimes committed against the elderly include:
- Domestic abuse or neglect at the hands of a family member or caregiver;
- Financial exploitation committed by a family member or relative, home aide, stranger or “professional”;
- Abuse of a power of attorney by someone entrusted to act as a fiduciary;
- Virtual eviction by drug dealers who haven taken over an elderly person's residence or building
How to get help:
If you are a senior who has been the victim of a crime, or you know a senior citizen who has been abused or exploited, please contact the New York County District Attorney's Office Elder Abuse Unit at (212) 335-8920.
The services we provide include:
- Investigation and prosecution of crimes against the elderly, including physical abuse and financial exploitation;
- Assistance in obtaining an Order of Protection and emergency housing, in appropriate cases;
- A consulatation with the Elder Abuse Unit Coordinator in order to determine whether a criminal investigation and prosecution is warranted;
- Social service referrals to agencies that provide a variety of services to seniors;
- Review by the Narcotics Eviction Program for possible evictions of drug dealers from a senior's residential or commercial premises
Important Telephone Numbers
If a senior citizen has been physically abused or is in danger, call 911 immediately.
Manhattan District Attorney’s Office Elder Abuse Unit 212-335-8920
NYC Adult Protective Services (“APS”) 212-630-1853
NYC Department for the Aging Elderly Crime Victims’ Program 212-442-3103