How to Support Victims of Elder Sexual Assault
Older sexual assault victims need many of the same services and interventions younger victims need:
- Non-judgmental emotional support
- Medical care
- Protection from unsupervised access by the accuser
- Legal interventions where appropriate and desired
In Bucks County, adult protective services programs work collaboratively with the local rape crisis center staff to learn more about the dynamics of sexual abuse and how to effectively intervene with victims in a sensitive manner.
To report Elder Sexual Assault:
If an elder is in danger now, call 911 or PA's 24-Hour Elder Abuse Hotline at 1-800-490-8505.
Abuse is NEVER the victim's fault.