A resolution designating June 15, 2026, as "World Elder Abuse Awareness Day" and the month of June 2026 as "Elder Abuse Awareness Month".

This resolution formally designates June 15, 2026, as "World Elder Abuse Awareness Day" and the entire month of June 2026 as "Elder Abuse Awareness Month." The primary goal is to significantly increase public awareness regarding the widespread problem of elder abuse, which encompasses physical, sexual, psychological abuse, financial exploitation, neglect, and social media abuse. It acknowledges the critical contributions of various professionals and agencies, including judges, lawyers, adult protective services, law enforcement, and healthcare providers, for their dedicated efforts in advancing awareness and combating elder abuse. Furthermore, the resolution recognizes the vital work of the Elder Justice Coordinating Council and adult protective services personnel, especially their role in assisting victims and preventing future victimization. It also highlights the importance of supporting State long-term care ombudsman programs to prevent abuse in facilities. The resolution strongly encourages both the public and professionals working with older adults to actively promote awareness and long-term prevention by learning to recognize, detect, report, and respond to elder abuse, and by collaborating across Federal, State, and local levels to protect vulnerable older adults.