Since its inception in 1995, the Elder Financial Exploitation Prevention Project has grown to be a nationally recognized and replicated program, putting Oregon "on the map." It is a successful public/private partnership that strives to prevent, detect and report suspected financial abuse of seniors in Oregon. In addition to the OBA, partners in the project include the Oregon Department of Justice and the Oregon Department of Human Services - Office of Adult Abuse Prevention and Investigations.
The major product of the project is a finely crafted, free, comprehensive toolkit for bankers that includes a training manual and videos with information about how to recognize and report possible elder financial exploitation. The videos contain scenarios in bank settings based on actual events experienced by Oregon bankers. The banker toolkit was updated in 2018 and distributed to every bank in Oregon. The kit and videos are available online and free of charge for use by financial institutions and the general public. The toolkit components can be accessed below. Reporting AbuseIf you suspect elder abuse, neglect, or exploitation in the state of Oregon, call 1-855-503-SAFE (7233). This is a statewide hotline to report abuse or neglect of any adult or child to the Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS). In an emergency, call 911 or the local police. For more information about reporting abuse in Oregon, visit the ODHS website.
If the victim lives in another state, information and referral is available from the national Eldercare Locator, a public service of the U.S. Administration on Aging. Call 1-800-677-1116, Monday through Friday 5:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. PDT or click here to chat with one of their information specialists. |
Toolkit MaterialsTraining Manual (PDF)
Optional Screening Form (PDF) Brochure (PDF) DVD (full version) or view individual chapters: AARP BankSafe InitiativeThe BankSafe Initiative helps the financial industry better meet consumers’ financial needs and safeguard their assets. The initiative focuses on four key areas:
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