Last updated 1/29/25
Elder/Older Adult Abuse
Kansas Statutes section 21-5417 Mistreatment of a dependent adult; mistreatment of an elder person
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
Kansas Statutes section 39-1401 Abuse, neglect or exploitation of residents; definitions
Kansas Statutes section 39-1405 Same; protective services; injunction – residents
Kansas Statutes section 39-1430 Abuse, neglect or exploitation of certain adults; definitions
Kansas Statutes section 39-1437 Same; protective services; duties of secretary of social and rehabilitation services; injunction
