Wayne County Prosecutor Elder Abuse Unit
Wayne County Prosecutor
Elder Abuse Unit
The
Elder Abuse Unit prosecutes cases where the victim is 65 years or over and the crime is in one of the following categories:
- Assaultive crimes
- Home Invasion
- Arson
- The crime occurred at a Nursing Home facility
- The crime occurred at a licensed or unlicensed Adult Foster Care facility
- Fraud cases involving $10,000 or more
The Unit also prosecutes cases where vulnerable adult abuse is charged.
Contact Information
You can contact the Elder Abuse Unit at (313) 224-5758.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What should I do if I am the victim of Elder Abuse or if someone I know is a victim?
A. Make a report with your local police agency
Q. Who should I call to report suspected Vulnerable Adult Abuse?
A. Call the Vulnerable Adult Abuse Hotline at 1-800-996-6228. The hotline is open 24 hours a day. All calls are strictly confidential.
Q. Does the Prosecutor’s Elder Abuse Unit handle probate or civil cases?
A. If you have a civil or probate matter call Neighborhood Legal Service at (313) 937-8291
Q. What should I do if I suspect someone is being abused in a nursing home?
A. To report suspected nursing home abuse call Citizens for Better Care at (313) 832-638
Other Important Numbers
- Long term Care Ombudsman at (266) 485-5293
- Legal Hotline for Michigan Seniors at (800) 347-5297
- Family Independence Agency (FIA) Protective Services for Adults at (313) 396-0300
Kym L. Worthy
1200 Frank Murphy
1441 St. Antoine
Detroit, MI 48226
Ph: (313) 224-5777
Fx: (313) 224-0974