Highlights of 2017 NYS Office of Victim Services statutory changes that benefit vulnerable victims.

New law related to developing guidelines for identifying & reporting mistreatment

A8258 / S6676 - Guidelines, screening tools, and training materials will be developed for healthcare providers regarding identifying different forms of abuse, appropriate interventions, options for reporting suspected cases, and available resources for older adult victims.
Governor Signs Lupardo/Serino Bill to Protect Older Adults from Abuse

District Attorneys Association of New York State
NYS White Collar Crime Task Force Report
Task Force Report Appendix
DAASNY Letter of Support

A.8780/S.7188 Signed by Governor, Sept 4, 2014
Allows social worker or informal caregiver to be present and give care to vulnerable elderly person during certain grand jury proceedings.

Legislation introduced in 2014 in response to Task Force recommendations: A.8777/S.7177;  A.8778/S.7179; A.8779/S.7178;  A.8780/S.7188; A8781/S.7187
Access these bills: change date to 2014.

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Update: NYS Office for the Aging Information Memorandum to clarify provisions of the new law.
Read important Nov 4, 2021 Memo

Recognizes the importance of providing a coordinated response to complex cases of elder mistreatment in New York State.
Expands support for the continued development and operation of Enhanced Multidisciplinary Teams (E-MDTs) throughout NYS.
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voca fix bill passed & signed

H.R.1652 / S.611 - VOCA Fix to Sustain the Crime Victims Fund Act of 2021 passed unanimously in the Senate and was signed by the President. Thank you to all who helped bring about this successful outcome!

President Biden’s remarks at signing.
Message from Elizabeth Cronin, Director, NYS Office of Victim Services.
Link to NAVAA website for more information about the legislation.
H.R.1652 and S.611 - copies of the legislation.

U.S. Senate resolution recognizing 15th Anniversary of WEAAD
Copy of resolution
Congressional Record

New York County District Attorney’s Office and NAPSA Elder Financial Exploitation Advisory Board

2013 Nationwide Survey of Mandatory Reporting Requirements for Elderly and/or Vulnerable Persons
Updated November 2015