Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost this month announced an expanded statewide effort to protect older Ohioans from abuse, neglect, and financial exploitation. According to a recent Attorney General news release, the initiative builds new partnerships and training opportunities aimed at strengthening prevention and reporting across the state.
Media coverage notes a reported 400 percent increase in elder abuse cases over the past seven years, underscoring the urgency behind the effort, as detailed in this 13abc report.