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DE SCR80
Concurrent Resolution
Status
6/15/2023
Primary Sponsor
Spiros Mantzavinos
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AI Summary
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Designates June 15, 2023, as "Delaware Elder Abuse Awareness Day" in the state of Delaware.
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Acknowledges that 4-6% of elderly people are believed to be abused and that elder abuse is a largely unrecognized public health and human rights crisis affecting all communities.
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Notes that Delaware agencies including the Department of Health and Social Services, Department of Justice, the Nursing Home Residents Quality Assurance Commission, and Community Legal Aid Society, Inc. are addressing elder abuse and neglect issues.
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Recognizes that public education events like World Elder Abuse Awareness Day are vital for raising community awareness and mobilizing action against elder abuse, neglect, and financial exploitation.
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Urges all Delawareans to learn more about protecting and nurturing elderly citizens in the state.
Legislative Description
Recognizing June 15, 2023, As "delaware Elder Abuse Awareness Day".
Last Action
Passed In House by Voice Vote
6/15/2023