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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) 224-5626.

 

Other Important Numbers

  • Legal Hotline for Michigan Seniors at (800) 347-5297
  • Wayne County Neighborhood Legal Services; Elder Law Advisory Center at (800) 716-2234 or (877) 963-6006 
  • Family Independence Agency (FIA) Protective Services for Adults at (313) 396-0300
  • Citizens for Better Care (800) 833-9548
  • Michigan Office of Services to the Aging (517) 373-7692
  • Guardian & Estates Ombudsman (313) 224-0589
  • City of Detroit Senior Citizens Department; Consumer Advocay Department (313) 224-6995


Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What should I do if I am the victim of Elder Abuse or if someone I know is a victim?

 

Q. Who should I call to report suspected Vulnerable Adult Abuse?

 

Q. Does the Prosecutor’s Elder Abuse Unit handle probate or civil cases?

 

Q. What should I do if I suspect someone is being abused in a nursing home?

 

 

 










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