Elder/Older Adult Abuse
Vermont Statutes Annotated Title 13, section 1375 Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation of Vulnerable Adults–Definitions
Vermont Statutes Annotated Title 13, section 1376 Abuse
Vermont Statutes Annotated Title 13, section 1377 Abuse by unlawful restraint and unlawful confinement
Vermont Statutes Annotated Title 13, section 1378 Neglect
Vermont Statutes Annotated Title 13, section 1379 Sexual abuse
Vermont Statutes Annotated Title 13, section 1380 Financial exploitation
Vermont Statutes Annotated Title 13, section 1381 Exploitation of services
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
Vermont Statutes Annotated Title 33, section 6902 Reports of Abuse of Vulnerable Adults—Definitions
Vermont Statutes Annotated Title 33, section 6907 Remedial action
Suspected Financial Exploitation - Transaction Holds
Vermont Securities Regulations section 8-4 Protection of Vulnerable Adults from Financial Exploitation Broker-Dealers
