Elder/Older Adult Abuse
AS 11.51.200 Endangering the welfare of a vulnerable adult in the first degree
AS 11.51.210 Endangering the welfare of a vulnerable adult in the second degree
AS 11.51.220 Definition of vulnerable adult
AS 11.56.767 Failure to report a violent crime committed against an adult
AS 11.81.900 Definitions (incompetent person)
AS 47.24.900 Definitions (vulnerable adult)
Alternate Charges
Please note that the following are possible alternatives to a charge of elder or older adult abuse, and their applicability may vary depending on the specific laws of each state. Additionally, the terms used in state statutes may differ. This list is not comprehensive and is intended solely to encourage the exploration of other relevant laws.
Physical Abuse: assault and battery; homicide and related; kidnapping; domestic abuse
Sexual Abuse: assault and battery; sexual abuse; lascivious conduct; indecent exposure; domestic abuse; trafficking
Emotional/Psychological Abuse: harassment; stalking; hate crimes; eavesdropping
Financial Exploitation: embezzlement; forgery; theft and related; fraud; identify theft; burglary and robbery; money laundering; RICO; trafficking; unauthorized use of property
Neglect: homicide and related; endangerment; false imprisonment
Elder/Older Adult Abuse - Protective Orders
AS 13.26.445 Ex parte protective orders (financial)
AS 47.24.017 Delivery of protective services for vulnerable adults
