Last updated 2/4/25
Elder/Older Adult Abuse
Nebraska Revised Statutes sections 28-350—371 Adult Protective Services Act—Definitions
Nebraska Revised Statutes section 28-386 Knowing and intentional abuse, neglect, or exploitation of a vulnerable adult or senior adult; penalty
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
Nebraska Revised Statutes sections 28-350—371 Adult Protective Services Act—Definitions
Nebraska Revised Statutes section 28-387 Short-term protective services; temporary placement; authorized; when; procedure
Suspected Financial Exploitation - Transaction Holds
Nebraska Revised Statutes section 8-2903 Financial Institutions
Nebraska Revised Statutes sections 8-2904—2909 Broker-Dealers
