Way to go Los Angeles county!
In the general field of forensics, Los Angeles has led the way in innovation and training officers and investigators. They had the first forensic crime lab in 1924 and set the standard for future American crime labs. Forensics exists because such detailed specialization is needed in all crimes to properly collect evidence so that investigators can find out "who done it" and so that evidence may be eventually admitted in court. It's very good to see the specialization taking a turn into the world of elder abuse.
"The Los Angeles County Elder Abuse Forensic Center is a multidisciplinary team of professionals that provides expert and comprehensive case examination, documentation, consultation and prosecution of elder and dependent adult abuse cases. Partnered with the University of Southern California, the Los Angeles County Forensic Center is funded by the Archstone Foundation and the UniHealth Foundation."
The best thing is they are not just about legality and evidence. They also offer support services to vicims and their families! This is the kind of change we need in this country. Hopefully, it won't take too much longer for this crime to be taken seriously and handled with professionalism across the country.
Please check out The Los Angeles County Elder Abuse Forensic Center's full website.
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