OVC FY 2021 Transforming America's Response to Elder Abuse: Enhanced Multidisciplinary Teams (E-MDTs) for Older Victims of Financial Exploitation and Abuse

The Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) is seeking applications to support the development and/or enhancement of multidisciplinary teams (MDT) to better identify and respond to cases of elder abuse and more comprehensively serve and support victims of financial exploitation. The goal of this program is to improve case outcomes while minimizing additional trauma and restoring safety and security to older adult victims of crime. Key elements of the program include: * Development and/or enhancement of MDTs to address elder abuse and financial exploitation * Strengthening the capacity of MDTs to better identify and respond to cases of elder abuse * Providing training and technical assistance to MDTs * Improving the case review process and associated systems * Enhancing the response to elder abuse through the addition of professionals such as forensic accountants and neuropsychologists * Addressing issues of confidentiality and information sharing * Reducing barriers to program advancement and improving the quality of services * Participating in group dynamics training and cross-training to ensure that all members have a voice * Conducting regular internal process reviews of policies and procedures to improve the case review process * Engaging in routine training and technical assistance as necessary.