The Risk Detector covers financial exploitation, consumer, housing and health care matters, and is designed to more comprehensively reach and serve a population that is vulnerable to various forms of elder abuse, but difficult to serve through traditional legal services.
The Legal Risk Detector app is designed for use on tablets, laptops and mobile devices. Users can choose from "Standard" or "Express" screenings based on the time available during their home visit or other factors, and to capture additional notes about vulnerabilities, for example if the client received a verbal but not written notice of eviction, or if the social worker observed repairs needed in the household.
The Risk Detector provides the advocate with an assessment report that categorizes the client's risk as "low," "medium" and "high," identifies red flag issues, and automatically emails a report to Center for Elder Law & Justice for follow-up and appropriate action.
If you would like to learn more about how this innovative tool can help seniors in your community, please contact Melissa Woods at (716) 853-3087, ext. 206/ mwoods@elderjusticeny.org or Molly White at (716) 853-3087, ext. 260/ mwhite@elderjusticeny.org.
To access the Legal Risk Detector, visit
https://applications.neotalogic.com/a/risk-detector. Please note that this tool is for community advocates and professionals who are working with older adults. If you are an individual seeking legal assistance for yourself or a family member, please call our intake line at 716-853-3087 or fill out a contact form
here.
