- Collection:
- Georgia Government Publications
- Title:
- At-risk adult crime tactics (ACT)
- Creator:
- Georgia. Department of Human Services
- Contributor to Resource:
- Georgia. Department of Human Services
- Publisher:
- Atlanta, Ga. : Georgia. Department of Human Services
- Date of Original:
- 2012
- Subject:
- Older people--Crimes against--Georgia--Prevention
Older people--Abuse of--Georgia--Prevention
First responders--Training of--Georgia - Location:
- United States, Georgia, 32.75042, -83.50018
- Medium:
- flow charts
bar graphs - Type:
- Text
- Format:
- application/pdf
- Description:
- Revised
- External Identifiers:
- OCLC 1374069916
IZ MMS ID 9942229093902959
Call Number H800 .M1 2012 A3
NZ MMS ID 9923770815302931 - Metadata URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/id:dlg_ggpd_s-ga-bh800-b-pm1-b2012-ba3-belec-p-btext
- Digital Object URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/do:dlg_ggpd_s-ga-bh800-b-pm1-b2012-ba3-belec-p-btext
- Language:
- eng
- Holding Institution:
- University of Georgia. Map and Government Information Library
- Rights:
-
At-Risk Adult Crime Tactics (ACT) Specialist
AT-RISK ADULT CRIME TACTICS (ACT)
Protect Prosecute Prevent
ACTING TO IMPROVE THE LIVES OF AT-RISK GEORGIANS.
The Perfect Storm of an aging population, demand for increased community services, the Olmstead Act and the current economy have given rise to a target-rich environment for predators seeking easy prey.
At-Risk Adult Crime Tactics (ACT) Specialist Training is a 16-hr course providing primary and secondary responders basic knowledge about abuse, neglect & exploitation of older adults and adults with disabilities (atrisk adults).
ACT's Goal is to increase responders' awareness of and encourage a multi-disciplinary response to crimes against at-risk adults to:
Protect the persons, rights, and assets Prosecute offenders, and Prevent further victimizations.
1 in 5 Georgian's are at-risk for abuse, neglect & exploitation. 1 in 23 crimes against at-risk adults are reported.
ACT Curriculum (Abbreviated) Georgia Law Risk Factors of Abuse, Neglect & Exploitation Risk Factors of Abuse, Neglect & Exploitation Types of Abuse Financail Exploitation and Investigation Tactics Incident Crime Scene Tools and Tactics
ACT Kingsland, 2011
At-Risk Adult Crime Tactics (ACT) Specialist
TAKING ACTION IMPACT OF 1ST YEAR
Ongoing exchange of information between state offices and professionals in the field Ongoing exchange of information between ACT Specialists and FSIU regarding cases and
crime trending so FSIU can notify AAA (known scams, theft, and fraud in area) Creation of Multi-Departmental Forum (quarterly opportunity for networking to improve
collective/collaborative/cooperative departmental efforts to protect at-risk adults) Frequent referrals to FSIU from local law enforcement and prosecutors for technical
assistance on current cases (assisted with recent case in Gwinnett at request from LE) Feedback from law enforcement: opening closed cases, pursuing cases previously considered "civil",
revisiting homicides, wanting assistance to educate local prosecutors, etc. Increased communication between departments at State level when referrals are made
regarding abuse, neglect & exploitation in private homes and/or licensed facilities in attempt to ensure notification of appropriate agency/s Recognition of growing trend of "trafficking" at-risk adults for monthly benefits Engagement of GBI and other state, local and federal agencies to address trafficking issue GBI mandates agents attend ACT Increased referrals to Adult Protective Services DAS working with UAB and Alzheimer's Association developing financial assessment tool for individuals with dementia FSIU developing Train-the-Trainer course to meet growing demand for ACT training Currently working with former prosecutor to update 1998 Prosecutor's Manual for Abuse of At-Risk Adults Based on feedback from detectives attending ACT, a one-hr training on financial crimes was developed for law enforcement
Contact David Blake, dfblake@dhr.state.ga.us or Pat King, psking@dhr.state.ga.us for additional information.
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