Elderly Crime Prevention and Victim Assistance Act of 1985
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Elderly Crime Prevention and Victim Assistance Act of 1985 - Establishes in the Office of Justice Programs of the Department of Justice the National Resource Office Relating to Crimes Against Older Individuals. Provides for the appointment of an administrator from the employees of the Department of Justice to head such office. Requires the administrator to coordinate activities of the Department of Justice relating to training of law enforcement officers, financial assistance for older victims, compilation of statistical information, and research with regard to crimes committed against the elderly. Requires the administrator to: (1) establish a liaison with all Federal departments and agencies involved with programs for older persons who are or may become victims of crimes; (2) disseminate information regarding such programs and assistance; and (3) provide technical assistance to reduce or prevent the committing of crime against older individuals.
Referred to Subcommittee on Criminal Justice.
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 3120: Elderly Crime Prevention and Victim Assistance Act of 1985. 99th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/99-HR-3120/
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