Elder Abuse Unit | Talk about it!

Ep. 1: Elder Abuse Unit | Talk about it!

Tennesseans are talking about elder abuse! In this episode, Assistant District Attorney Tammy Hicks, tells us why. Take a listen so you can talk about elder abuse, too.

Prevent & Report Elder Abuse

• To report a crime or emergency that is happening now, call law enforcement by dialing 911.
  
  
• To report elder abuse occurring in Tennessee, call the Tennessee Elder Abuse Hotline at 888.APS.TENN (888.277.8366) or visit https://ReportAdultAbuse.dhs.tn.gov.
  
  
• District Attorneys across the state are encouraging Tennesseans to talk about elder abuse. Find resources to share with others here: http://www.tndagc.org/elderabuse

For information on how to prevent elder abuse, visit the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services website National Center on Elder Abuse.

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Generally Speaking is a true prosecution podcast hosted by the Knox County District Attorney General's Office. Each episode highlights a special prosecution unit and unveils what it is like to represent the State of Tennessee in the courtroom and community.