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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