Abuse cases - whether domestic violence, child abuse, or elder abuse - require more than just prosecution. They require coordinated, compassionate support for victims.

In this episode of Elder Law & Advocacy: The Conversation, Caleb sits down with Claudia Grasso, Deputy District Attorney with the San Diego County District Attorney’s Office and Executive Director of One Safe Place, the North County Family Justice Center.

Claudia has spent much of her career prosecuting cases involving domestic violence, child abuse, and elder abuse. Driven by a vision to better support victims, her career brought her to a position as Executive Director of One Safe Place - a center designed to provide comprehensive, wraparound services for individuals and families impacted by abuse.

In this conversation, Claudia shares her journey from prosecutor to advocate, the mission behind One Safe Place, and how this innovative model brings together legal, social, and support services under one roof to help victims heal and rebuild.

We also explore the realities of abuse cases, the importance of victim-centered care, and how communities can better support those affected.

Cryptocurrency fraud is one of the fastest-growing threats today, and scammers are targeting vulnerable older adults.

In this episode of Elder Law & Advocacy: The Conversation, Jaime Levine sits down with Chris Groshong, Certified Fraud Investigator and founder of the Crypto Recovery Alliance, to break down how crypto scams work, why they are so difficult to trace, and what victims and families can do after funds are stolen.

Chris specializes in cryptocurrency fraud investigations, including cases involving elder financial abuse and large-scale scams. Through his nonprofit, he plans to help families impacted by crypto fraud recover lost assets and to advocate for stronger protections in this rapidly evolving space.

In this conversation, we explore how crypto scams target victims and move money quickly, why cryptocurrency has become a major tool in financial fraud, and the challenges of investigating and recovering stolen funds. Chris also shares what families, professionals, and caregivers should watch for, and what victims can do if they have been targeted.

If you work with older adults, manage financial risk, or want to better understand crypto fraud and scam prevention, this episode is essential listening.

In this episode of Elder Law & Advocacy: The Conversation, host Jaime Levine sits down with Scott Pirrello, Head of Elder Abuse Prosecution at the San Diego County District Attorney’s Office and a leading national expert on elder fraud and scams.

Pirrello is at the forefront of the fight against elder abuse, spearheading efforts to investigate and prosecute crimes targeting older adults. As a central figure in San Diego’s response to elder abuse, he plays a key role in the FBI Elder Justice Task Force, collaborating with federal, state, and local partners to combat financial scams, fraud schemes, and abuse affecting seniors.

This conversation explores Scotts professional journey, the growing threat of elder financial abuse, how prosecutors build cases against sophisticated scammers, and what families, caregivers, and professionals need to know to better protect vulnerable older adults.

Tune in for expert insights on elder law, fraud prevention, and the evolving landscape of elder justice.