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
• Case reviews
• Certified At-Risk Adult Crime Tactics Specialist (CACTS) Training
• Facility At-Risk Adult Crime Training (FACT)

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day is June 15

Nursing staff said they were too busy to give residents water, showers - May 10, 2022

Dekalb man sentenced to a year in prison for stealing $90K from elderly aunt - April 22, 2022

Two Wrens residents charged in elder abuse investigation - April 16, 2022

Conyers Police rescue alleged elder abuse victim, one person arrested - March 25, 2022

Nurse sentenced after hidden camera showed veteran gasping for breath, crying for help - March 15, 2022