News & Updates

Stopping Deceptive Billing Practices at Nursing Homes

Admitting a loved one to a nursing facility can be a difficult and costly choice. Family members making this decision should have the peace of mind that they are being treated fairly during the process.

Press Release

AG Racine Files Lawsuits to Protect District Seniors Defrauded by Family Members and Home Health Aide

Attorney General Karl A. Racine today announced that the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) filed five lawsuits against family members and a home health aide alleging they financially exploited vulnerable adults in the District.

Topics: Elder Justice

Apply for Child Support Online

When children receive financial support from both parents, they can thrive and have a bright future.

Topics: Child Support
Press Release

CONSUMER ALERT (COVID-19): Protecting District Seniors from Financial Exploitation and Abuse

Attorney General Karl A. Racine today issued a consumer alert with tips and resources to help District seniors and other vulnerable residents protect themselves from abuse and exploitation during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Seeking job opportunities? Career Fair for Parents with Active Child Support Cases

August is Child Support Awareness Month and while OAG’s Child Support Services focuses on helping District families all year long, this month they roll out special efforts to help parents support their children.

Topics: Child Support

HEADS UP: Child Support Services Office Opens at 1:00pm on Dec. 6

OAG’s Child Support Services Division (CSSD) will be closed on Thursday morning, December 6 and will resume normal operations at 1:00pm.

Topics: Child Support
Testimony

Testimony on Five Bills Before the Committee on the Judiciary & Public Safety

Statement of Elizabeth Wilkins Senior Counsel for Policy

Testimony

Testimony on Protection of Seniors and Vulnerable Adults from Financial Exploitation Act of 2017

Statement of Deputy Attorney General Toni Michelle Jackson Public Interest Division

Press Release

AG Racine Launches Special Victims Unit to Prosecute Crimes Against Vulnerable Residents

Attorney General Karl A. Racine today announced that the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) has launched a Special Victims Unit (SVU) to focus on prosecuting crimes against some of the most vulnerable people in the District: sexual assault victims, young children, elders, people with…