The Nation’s Leading Resource on the Maltreatment of Elders and People with Disabilities

The Sketchley Method is the nation’s leading resource on the prevention of the maltreatment (abuse, neglect, and exploitation) of elders and people with disabilities. Our focus is directed specifically on these two groups who are uniquely vulnerable to these crimes yet receive little to no national media coverage or advocacy. We give a voice to these very real, very present harm occurring in your community on a daily basis.

But we’re not just here to tell you there’s a problem in America.

Instead, we provide you with the resources you need to recognize these problems in your community and help fight them. You will find resources that include books, articles, checklists and guides designed specifically to help you.  Each week we address breaking news as it happens across the nation, the world, and possibly your hometown!  We are creating an educated, active community comprised of citizens and professionals who want to stop this epidemic. Let’s show you how to get involved!

Statutory Language by State

There are no uniform laws for the maltreatment of elders and people with disabilities.

We believe understanding how each state addresses these issues is critical.

State Reporting Hotlines and Websites

Many of us don’t know what to do when we come face-to-face with the maltreatment of an elder or person with a disability.

We must report abuse to stop it.

Practice Development for Attorneys

The Annual Exploitation Conference is the legal continuing education conference devoted to covering the difficult topics of elder law.

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About The Sketchley Method (TSM)

The Sketchley Method was created to give a voice to the very real issues of fraud, abuse, theft and exploitation that vulnerable elders and disabled individuals face on a daily basis.