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MIKE DEWINE Many elderly Ohioans are isolated and thus more susceptible to
scam artists and criminals. They may be trusting of others and
often live alone or in long-term care facilities where they can be
subjected to negligence or mistreatment.
Even though elder abuse is a crime in Ohio and the law requires it to be
reported, it rarely is. Safeguarding the rights and welfare of our state’s
senior citizens is among the criminal justice community’s most important
responsibilities. Together, we can make the kind of progress none of us
could make alone.
That is why the Ohio Attorney General’s Office supports Triad, a partnership
between law enforcement, seniors and community groups that seeks to
prevent crimes committed against our elders.
OHIO TRIAD For more information on starting or joining a Triad chapter, contact the
Keeping seniors safe Crime Victims Section at 614-466-5610.
OHIO
T R I A D
About 11 percent of people ages 60 and older suffered from some kind of
abuse every year.
More than 5 percent of seniors reported being financially exploited by a
family member in the past year.
The risk of elder mistreatment was higher for individuals who had a low
household income, who were unemployed or retired or who suffered from
poor health.
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