RISK SCREENING TOOLS

The Center for Elder Law & Justice offers comprehensive risk screening tools designed to identify both financial and legal risks. These tools help ensure that older adults and vulnerable individuals receive the support and protections they need to remain safe, independent, and financially secure.

The Legal Risk Detector Application is a free, web-based screening tool developed with Pro Bono Net to help service providers identify potential legal issues facing older adults, including those who are homebound. Designed for use by medical staff, social workers, and allied professionals, the application screens for concerns such as financial exploitation, consumer issues, housing problems, health care matters, and abuse.

Screenings can be completed on tablets, laptops, or mobile devices, with options for “Standard” or “Express” assessments. Each screening generates a report that categorizes risk level, flags urgent issues, and is automatically referred to the Center for Elder Law & Justice for follow-up.

For a training video on using the Legal Risk Detector App, please click here.

If you would like to learn more about how this innovative tool can help seniors in your community, please contact Erin Riker at (716) 853-3087 ext. 236 or eriker@elderjusticeny.org.

The Senior Financial Safety Tool is an online application that helps identify risks of financial exploitation and connects older adults with free legal assistance and resources. Available anytime, the tool empowers financial institutions, community partners, and older adults to spot warning signs, access consumer rights information, and find personalized support. By promoting financial health and reducing risk factors, the Senior Financial Safety Tool works to protect seniors from exploitation and provide advocacy for those who have already been harmed. To learn more about its use, click here.

For a training plan on using the Senior Financial Safety Tool, please click here.

For training videos on the Senior Financial Safety Tool, please click here.

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