02/19/2026

Yost Expands Campaign to Combat Elder Abuse in Ohio

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.

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