Victim Services

Civil Rights/High-Risk Victims Unit

The staff of the Civil Rights and High-Risk Victims Unit handles civil rights cases, hate crimes, and supports older adults and individuals with physical or developmental disabilities who have been victimized by crime.

While crime can affect anyone regardless of age, older adults are often at increased risk for harm through financial scams. High-Risk Victims Unit prosecutors and advocates are familiar with many of these schemes and work to prevent as well as prosecute them.

In addition to assistance offered through this office, a number of agencies offer services and helpful information to seniors, those living with disabilities, and their loved ones and caretakers.

Resources

Statewide Elder Abuse Hotline: 800-922-2275

Disabled Persons Protection Commission Hotline: 800-426-9009

Department of Public Health, Division of Health Care Facility Licensure and Certification Complaint Unit (to report abuse or neglect at a hospital or nursing facility): 800-462-5540

Central Boston Elder Services: 617-277-7416

Mystic Valley Elder Services (serving Chelsea, Revere, and Winthrop): 781-324-7705

Department of Mental Health: 617-626-8000

Department of Developmental Services: 781-894-3600

Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission: 508-823-2874

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