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The Office on Violence Against Women in the Department of Justice (DOJ) is seeking public comments on an information collection related to the Abuse in Later Life Program. This program provides training to law enforcement, prosecutors, and court officials to better address elder abuse and violence against older individuals. The proposed data collection is an extension of an already approved effort and involves about 15 participants completing a progress report twice a year, each taking about an hour. Comments are open until April 28, 2025, and the DOJ seeks approval to continue this data collection for another three years.

The Office on Violence Against Women within the Department of Justice has announced plans to submit an information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget. This is in line with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 and involves the Abuse in Later Life Program. This initiative supports efforts to address elder abuse through enhanced training for professionals and improved community responses. Public comments on the data collection process are being accepted until January 31, 2025, with a particular focus on the necessity, accuracy, and efficiency of the information collection.