CRJU 4350-Family Violence: Elder Abuse

Helpful links for prevention, law, policy, and statistics.

404-657-5250 or outside Metro Atlanta 1-888-774-0152. SAVA provides services for adults age 60 and older who are victims of abuse, neglect, or exploitation by serving as a liaison between victims, social service agencies and the court system. SAVA provides telephone assurance, assistance with court appearances, access to support groups, and help navigating the legal system. If someone is refusing services but may still be at risk for abuse, neglect and/or exploitation, call SAVA.

(404) 651-8600 or outside Metro Atlanta 1-800-869-1123, enforces the Fair Business Practices Act and other consumer protection laws. It also mediates consumer complaints, investigates and addresses consumer problems, takes necessary civil action against offending businesses. OCA works to prosecute crimes related to telemarketing, home construction and home repair fraud, identity theft and Internet fraud.

(404) 657-5319 to find local resources or call your Area Agency on Aging, ELAP provides legal assistance for civil matters for people 60 years of age and older.

(404) 657-9915 outside Metro Atlanta 1-888-257-9519, provides legal assistance over the telephone for Georgians 60 years of age and older.