Elder Abuse Victim Impact Statement

An Elder Abuse Victim Impact Statement is a written or oral statement made by an elderly individual who has been the victim of abuse, neglect, or exploitation, describing the physical, emotional, and financial impact of the abuse on their life. The statement may be made during the course of an investigation, as part of a legal proceeding, or as a way to provide input into the sentencing or disposition of the case. In the statement, the elderly person may describe the specific acts of abuse they experienced, the resulting injuries or harm, and the long-term effects on their health, relationships, and quality of life. The statement may also express the elderly person’s feelings about the abuse and their desires for justice or restitution. An Elder Abuse Victim Impact Statement provides a powerful way for the elderly person to have their voice heard and to convey the full extent of the harm caused by the abuse. The statement can also help inform decisions about appropriate interventions, supports, and consequences for the abuser.