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Forensic Special Initiatives Unit

Forensic Special Initiatives Unit

Forensic Special Initiatives Unit

The Forensic Special Initiatives Unit (FSIU) supports local, state and federal agencies by identifying and addressing system gaps and developing process improvements to protect Georgia’s at-risk adults from abuse, neglect, and exploitation.

We provide tools to primary and secondary responders to prevent future victimizations, prosecute offenders of at-risk adult abuse, and assist law enforcement with the resources to conduct investigations. This includes:

  • Technical assistance
  • Case consultations
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  • Certified At-Risk Adult Crime Tactics Specialist (CACTS) Training
  • Facility At-Risk Adult Crime Training (FACT)
  • ReACT Training for mandated reporters

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Report Elder Abuse

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FSIU Training Calendar

ReACT | Training for Mandated Reporters

May 16 10:00 a.m.

CACTS Training

May 28 8:30 a.m.
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Contact Us

For questions and information, please email us at [email protected].

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GANE App

Get the Georgia Abuse Neglect Exploitation (GANE) App

Other Resources

  • Elder Abuse Guide for Law Enforcement
  • Crime Victim’s with Disabilities Online Training
  • Georgia Bureau of Investigation At-Risk Adult Abuse
  • Georgia Coalition to Combat Human Trafficking
  • Georgia Attorney General Abuse of Elders
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  • Georgia Attorney General Medicaid Fraud Control Unit
  • National Center on Elder Abuse
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