Full text of the Elder Justice Act (PDF)
Passed in 2010, the Elder Justice Act is the first comprehensive legislation to address the abuse, neglect, and exploitation of older adults at the federal level. The law authorized a variety of programs and initiatives to better coordinate federal responses to elder abuse, promote elder justice research and innovation, support Adult Protective Services systems, and provide additional protections for residents of long-term care facilities.
The Elder Justice Act established the Elder Justice Coordinating Council to coordinate activities related to elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation across the federal government.
It is also a source of authority for ACL programs and activities that include: