State ‘doubles efforts’ to deter crimes against seniors after spike in elder abuse referrals

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The NH Elder Abuse Unit, previously staffed by a prosecutor, victim-witness advocate, and program specialist, has seen a 71% increase in referrals over the last five years (from 758 to 1,295). The increase in referrals is attributable to several factors, including the increase in our older adult population, Attorney General John Formella said during a press conference on Aug. 21.

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