Elder Abuse by the Numbers: Ohio’s Department of Job and Family Services reported that from July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020, a total of 33,783 reports of abuse, neglect and exploitation were received by Ohio’s county departments of job and family services for adults 18 years of age and over. Of the 33,783 reports, 32,072 were reports for adults age 60 and over. ● 1 in 5 older people has experienced elder abuse during the pandemic, a jump of nearly 84% over pre-pandemic estimates. (American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, November 2021) ● Up to five million older Americans are abused every year. (National Council on Aging, February 2021) ● Rates of elder abuse have increased during the COVID-19 pandemic. (World Health Organization, October 2021) ● 3.5 million older adults are financially exploited each year. (Consumer Affairs, July 2021) ● The annual loss by victims of financial abuse is estimated to be at least $36.5 billion. (National Council on Aging, February 2021) ● $34,200 is the average annual amount lost by seniors targeted by scammers. (Consumer Affairs, July 2021) ● Elder abuse affects peoples of all ethnicities equally (NCBI, 2013) Eliza Bryant Village Elder Justice Center Admission Criteria: ● 55 years of age or older. ● Experienced one or more of the following types of abuse (physical, sexual, psychological, financial). ● In need of temporary safe space and agrees to be placed in a temporary safe space. ● Victim will not contact the alleged abuser through any form of communication during their stay. ● Victim will keep the shelter location confidential.
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