Elder Abuse

• Answers to Your Questions about Victims' and Witnesses' Rights PDF

  This resource has information on Crimes Covered by the Victim Rights Act; The Victim Rights Act; Law Enforcement Responsibilities; Agency Responsibilities; Department of Corrections Responsibilities; Probation Department Responsibilities ... and more. Content Detail

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  Colorado Judicial Branch and Colorado Organization for Victim Assistance

• Are You Being Abused?

  When one person scares, hurts or continually puts down the other person, it's abuse. This information will help you understand the meaning of abuse. Content Detail

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  National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV)

• Reporting elder abuse - some options

  In case of emergency call 911. Click on the link to find other help. Read More

• Elder Rights and Adult Protection Resources

  This site has links to websites with elderly abuse information and also information about what you should know about abuse. Content Detail

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  Colorado Coalition for Elder Rights and Adult Protection

• Perspectives on Elder Abuse

  Representatives from five countries outline their perspectives on elder abuse in this report. This report has information on the forms of abuse (scroll to page 9 in the report), the different responses to elder abuse (scroll to page 12 in the report) and more. (You must have Acrobat Reader to pull up the attached document. Go to the Adobe website at http://www.adobe.com, look for the yellow icon which reads "Get Adobe Reader" and click on the Acrobat Reader icon to download.) Content Detail

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  AARP (American Association of Retired Persons)

• Protecting Older Coloradans from Financial Exploitation

  This program provides information to and coordinates efforts by law enforcement offices, adult protection and mental health agencies and organizations assisting older Americans as well as efforts undertaken by older Americans themselves. Content Detail

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  AARP ElderWatch (w/ CO Attorney General)

• Senior Fraud Alert

  As Attorney General, I am committed to protecting our citizens, especially Colorado?s older citizens. This brochure outlines some of the more prevalent types of fraud targeting our seniors. To help you or your family members avoid consumer fraud, please use this brochure as a resource and refer to the helpful tips and warning signs. Together, we can hold scam artists and other criminals accountable and help make Colorado a safer state for citizens of every age. Content Detail

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  Office of the Attorney General

• Elder Abuse and Neglect Basics: Elder Abuse Laws

  Definitions and characteristics of elder abuse and online resources as well as issues related to aging and probate. Content Detail

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  Center for Elders and the Courts

• Finding an Advocate

  This is a list of advocate groups that can assist people with disabilities with legal issues. It includes contact information, as well as a brief summary of the kinds of issues each organization handles. Read More

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  Colorado Legal Services - Denver, CO

• Office of Dispute Resolution

  If you have a legal dispute, the Office of Dispute Resolution (ODR) may be able to help. This link will take you to their homepage. The ODR exists to establish and make available dispute resolution programs and services within the Colorado Judicial Branch. Content Detail

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  Colorado Judicial Branch

• Protecting At-risk Adults

  Who are at-risk adults? What is abuse? How do I report abuse? What happens when you report abuse? Content Detail

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  Colorado Aging & Adult Services, Adult Protection

• Talk with a Lawyer on Law Line 9

  An advice line providing brief direction on legal problems. Read More

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  Channel 9 News in Denver, Colorado