Are you a Victim of Abuse in Later Life?

What is Abuse in Later Life?

Abuse in Later Life is the willful abuse, neglect, abandonment or financial exploitation of an older adult (age 50+) by someone in an ongoing, trust-based relationship with the victim. The Elder Rights Project can connect people in Wisconsin with a victim advocate to help to plan for their safety, find safe housing, provide emotional support, and connect with resources, referrals as well as legal services.

Get Free Help and Regain Control.

No one, regardless of age, should be harmed in any way – ever. If you feel that you are a victim of abuse or believe abuse has been inflicted on someone you know or love, the Elder Rights Project can help you regain control of your life.

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If you or someone you know may be the victim of abuse in later life, help is out there. Fill out the form below to be connected with an advocate from the Elder Rights Project. Victim advocates can help to plan for your safety, find safe housing, provide emotional support, and connect you with resources, referrals, as well as legal services. All of our services are always free.

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About Us:

Legal Action of Wisconsin is pleased to provide statewide civil legal aid to abuse in later life victims through our statewide Elder Rights Project (ERP). Victim advocates at The Elder Rights Project can help to plan for your safety, find safe housing, provide emotional support, and connect you with resources, referrals and legal services.

Eligibility Requirements: Wisconsin resident, 50 and older and a victim of a crime or abuse.

Legal Action of Wisconsin is a nonprofit law firm with limited resources. If your legal issue doesn’t align with our current priorities or availability and we are not able to take your case, we’ll strive to offer brief advice or a referral to another agency.

Legal Action does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in the delivery of services or operations.