Elder and dependent adult Abuse

Protecting Our Seniors - Fighting Elder Abuse

Every year an estimated 2.1 million older Americans are victims of physical, psychological, or other forms of abuse and neglect. For every case of elder abuse and neglect reported to authorities, experts estimate that there may be as many as 5 cases not reported (Source: American Psychological Association). The Office of the City Attorney remains committed to fighting and prosecuting those individuals who prey on the more vulnerable members of our society through the work of our our prosecutors and our continued involvement with the Los Angeles Elders at Risk Task Force and Los Angeles County Elder Abuse Forensic Center, which engages public and community-based organizations in an effort to increase prosecutions for crimes against the elderly.

Honoring Our Seniors

The L.A. Pearls Award recognizes seniors for their outstanding contributions, either though employment or volunteer activities, to improve the quality of life for all Angelenos and to promote a positive image of senior citizens. This year 's LA Pearls Award for Service was presented to 97-year old Encino resident Peggy Burke. Ms. Burke is a singer, comedian and raconteur who performs regularly at senior centers, her local library and at theater groups despite being virtually blind.