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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:
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