Christina Nolan, Elder Abuse, Vermont 2022

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Elder Abuse on the Rise in Vermont

In a disturbing trend that’s sweeping the nation, Vermont is not immune to the scourge of elder abuse. The U.S. Attorney’s Office has taken a hard stance against this despicable crime, vowing to protect the state’s most vulnerable citizens.

U.S. Attorney Christina Nolan delivered a stern warning to those who would seek to exploit the elderly, stating Society should be judged by how it protects its most innocent and vulnerable members. Elder abuse is a despicable crime that is already far too common.

Nolan’s comments came during the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s Elder Fraud Prevention and Response Network Convening in Burlington, Vermont. The event brought together Federal, State, Local, and Private Sector stakeholders to brainstorm ways to address the growing problem of elder financial exploitation.

According to Nolan, Protecting the elderly is a deeply rooted American ideal. The elderly should likewise receive special focus from our investigative and prosecutorial bodies. The U.S. Attorney’s Office has pledged to do more than ever to warn communities about ongoing scams and investigate and prosecute those who seek to exploit seniors.

The Convening was part of a nationwide effort to create or bolster local Elder Fraud Prevention and Response Networks. Participants engaged in a group exercise to brainstorm the successes and challenges of addressing Elder Financial Exploitation in Vermont.

Nolan expressed her thanks to all who attended and helped organize the convening, including the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s Office of Older Americans, the Financial Abuse Specialist Team of Vermont, the Vermont Bankers Association, and the Association of Vermont Credit Unions.

If you have information concerning elder abuse, please contact law enforcement. The U.S. Attorney’s Office may be reached at 802-951-6725.