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Public Policy

The NCEA seeks to spread awareness on current public policy efforts as well as understand, evaluate and inform policy development to ensure public policy includes effective practices concerning older adults and elder abuse. Learn more about what government actions impact older adults and elders who experience abuse, neglect and exploitation below.

U.S. Government Laws, Regulatory Measures and Funding

• Federal Laws
• State Laws
• Government Reports
• Congressional Hearings
• Elder Rights Resources

NCEA Public Policy Resources

• State Elder Abuse Working Groups: A Review and Comparison of 15 State Working Groups (PDF)
• 2014 State Guardianship Legislation Addressing Elder Abuse (PDF)
• 2015 State Guardianship Legislation Addressing Elder Abuse (PDF)

Find more public policy resources in the NCEA publications database.