A large crowd gathered in Union City on Tuesday for the West Tennessee Elder Justice Conference.
The event at Discovery Park of America drew individuals from across the state, and featured a keynote address from Tennessee Bureau of Investigation Director David Rausch.
Investigator Robby Hatler, with the District Attorney General’s Office of Weakley and Obion County, told Thunderbolt News about the event and its purpose.(AUDIO)
Forms of elder abuse includes neglect, physical, emotional and financial abuse.
Investigator Hatler added that cases of crimes against the elderly are increasing.(AUDIO)
(photos: Charles Choate – 104.9 KYTN/105.7 WQAK)
