Thank you, Madam Chair, and thank you, Ms. Fleischmann. We appreciate your being here as we listen to many witnesses to help us share the goal that we have to end elder abuse against women.
Any form of abuse is unacceptable and should not be tolerated. Too often, elderly women are victims of crime, including fraud, neglect, and violence, which robs them of their dignity and peace at a time when they deserve to enjoy special care and respect.
What types of sentences have you seen for various abuses, whether these have been physical or financial? Do you feel that the sentences are tough enough for the abusers to combat elder abuse. What are your thoughts on that?