Stark Probate Court modifies operations during pandemic
Stark County Probate Court is implementing sweeping changes in response to the coronavirus pandemic, including emailed filings and hearings conducted by telephone…
New Toolkit Allows Ohio Judges and Magistrates to Help At-Risk Adults
A new adult protective services toolkit helps probate judges address … and caring for the elderly,” Stark County Probate Judge Dixie Park said…
Stark agency shines light on adoptions
November is National Adoption Month. … Children Services petitions the Stark County Probate Court to approve adoptions in …
COORDINATED COMMUNITY RESPONSE TO ELDER ABUSE
STARK COUNTY SHERIFF STARK COUNTY POLICE CHIEFS ASSOCATION … S.M.A.R.T. … PROSECUTION OF ELDER ABUSE CASES…
Stark County Event to Raise Awareness About Elder Abuse
Stark County counselors, social workers, and attorneys will attend a three-hour seminar on June 14 to learn about and to recognize problems facing the elderly and disabled.
The third annual “Justice for All” seminar coincides with World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. Stark County Probate Judge Dixie Park, the Stark County Multi Disciplinary Advocacy/Protective Resources Team (SMART), and the Stark County Bar Association serve as hosts…
Stark court takes aim at elderly abuse – News – The Repository
Stark County Probate Court has received a roughly $625000 federal grant to aid its efforts in preventing elderly neglect and abuse. … Resources Team (SMART) includes the Stark County Prosecutor’s Office, Adult … the needs of the disabled and elderly and raises public awareness of elderly neglect…
Ending elder abuse starts with being present
Ohio law recently expanded the number of individuals required to report suspicion of elder abuse, neglect or exploitation.
An 85-year-old woman has lived alone for nearly five years since her husband died. She has two children who have busy lives and children of their own…
Older Generations Give Courts Reason to Participate in Elder Abuse Awareness Day
Several courts across Ohio are supporting the Baby Boomer generation and their parents today by participating in World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. World Elder Abuse Awareness Day is an international call to explore elder abuse and exploitation.
Protecting the elderly – News – The Repository – Canton, OH
Elderly abuse and neglect is a growing problem. A Stark County group has been taking steps to raise public awareness on the subject.
Local female judges discuss progress, breaking barriers
Flanked by several female Stark County judges past and present, Taryn Heath recalled how there were four male counterparts when she joined common pleas court…