Linda Watts of Vallejos, CA says that because the laws are not strong enough, those who abuse the elderly are getting a free ticket and “it’s wrong.” She calls on Rep. George Miller (D-CA) to pass the Elder Justice Act.

For every one case of elder abuse, five go unreported.

The Elder Justice Act will increase the capacity of prosecutors across the country to bring elder abuse charges.

Your support is needed. Get involved. Take action.

Linda McClinton of Vallejo, CA urges Rep. George Miller (D-CA) to pass the Elder Justice Act.

Older Americans, especially the very old and vulnerable, should not have to live in fear of being abused physically, psychologically or financially.

The Elder Justice Act would provide the resources needed to help those who now fight elder abuse with scarce resources and fragmented systems.

Your support is needed. Get involved. Take action now.

Joan Steeves of Vallejo, CA has seen elder abuse first-hand in working with the police department and tells Rep. George Miller (D-CA) to pass the Elder Justice Act, because we need more rules and regulations governing abusive caregivers.

Elder abuse is a silent issue, robbing the nation’s elders of their dignity, their security and, in comes cases, costing them their lives.

The Elder Justice Act would fund a public awareness campaign around prevention and best practices targeting law enforcement, financial institutions, caregivers and family members.

Your support is needed. Get involved. Take action now.

Jerome Walker, who works with Adult Protective Services, knows how serious a problem elder abuse is in America. Walker, of Vallejo, CA, urges Rep. George Miller (R-CA) to pass the Elder Justice Act.

There are an estimated 5 million elders who experience some form of abuse each year.

The Elder Justice Act will help identify and share the best ways to prevent abuse and protect America’s seniors.

Your support is needed. Get involved. Take action now.

Cindy Rasmussen, who works for San Francisco’s Adult Protective Services, says her program has been decimated by budget cuts. With the growth of the senior population, she says the problem will only get worse.

The numbers of those elderly who are abused will only grow as the baby boomers age into their 60s.

The Elder Justice Act would share best practices, provide education, awareness and training, increase the ability to prosecute elder abuse and ensure that front line workers have the resources and information they need.

Your support is needed. Get involved. Take action now.

Loreen Crane of Solano County, CA worked for a bank and saw financial abuse first hand. She urges Rep. George Miller (D-CA) to pass the Elder Justice Act.

Financial abuse alone costs the nation’s seniors some $2.6 billion a year.

The Elder Justice Act would educate law enforcement, financial institutions, caregivers and family members about elder financial abuse.

Your support is needed. Get involved. Take action now.