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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:
Verdict reached in Albany elderly exploitation trial - September 8, 2022
Trial for woman in Albany elderly exploitation case starts - August 29, 2022
Georgia’s Attorney General hosts round table discussion on preventing elderly abuse at Dalton State College - August 23, 2022
Georgia man pleads guilty to online romance scam - August 5, 2022
Carr: Prosecution Division Obtains Guilty Plea in Cyber Fraud Case Involving Elderly Victims - August 3, 2022
State still falls short when caring for people with disabilities - July 1, 2022
NASW Report: Social Work Roles in Elder Abuse Prevention and Response