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The Rape Response & Crime Victim Center, Inc. is a free non-profit program to aid crime victims. Victims are aided whether or not the crime is reported to the police. Last year, police reported 867 Idaho senior citizens were victims of crime. Idaho's senior citizens most often are victims of assault or intimidation but in 1998, 10 were murdered, 10 were raped, and 3 were kidnapped.
Some victims lose their independence by not knowing where to get help or being embarrassed to ask for help. Protect yourself from rip-offs, crooks, and high pressure sales people. When it doesn't sound right - hang up, close the door, or say good bye. Secure your home and join with your neighbors in protecting each other's homes. |
Elder Abuse and Neglect : In a health study by the U.S. Dept of Health & Human Services types of abuse were found in the following order of frequency:
Types of abuse | |
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Neglect | 48.7% |
emotional/psychological abuse | 35.5% |
physical abuse | 25.6% |
financial /material exploitation | 30.2% |
abandonment | 3.6% |
Adult children comprised the largest category of perpetrators (47.3%) of
substantiated incidents of elder abuse; spouse following second by 19.3%.
Elder abuse is a crime that must be reported under Idaho law, call 522-5391.
Senior Citizens - Triad:
Triad is a program of Seniors working with the Idaho Falls Police Department and the Bonneville
County Sheriff's office. Members help seniors in our community. Triad does crime prevention,
home security, vacation home checks and fraud awareness.
Call Triad at 529-1350 ext. 1147