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Attorney General Jones Awards $75,000 to 30 TRIAD Chapters Across the Commonwealth 

Award marks significant investment in education, communication, and training to protect Virginia’s seniors 

RICHMOND, Va. -- Attorney General Jones announced the distribution of $75,000 to 30 TRIAD chapters across the state, as part of the 2026-2027 TRIAD grant. Each year, chartered TRIAD chapters can apply for grants from the Office of the Attorney General to support their local programs. TRIAD is a cooperative effort of law enforcement agencies, senior citizens, and senior organizations to share information on how seniors can avoid becoming victims of crime and enhance the safety and quality of their lives. 

“Virginians everywhere continue to experience an increasingly complex threat environment as it relates to scams and fraud, and our seniors are especially vulnerable to these attacks. TRIAD organizations across the Commonwealth play an integral role in educating Virginians on scams and working hand-in-hand with law enforcement agencies and nonprofit organizations to stop them,” said Attorney General Jay Jones. “Supporting TRIAD chapters in their efforts to better awareness, spot trends, and respond to community concerns in real time is how we protect consumers on the ground-level. I’m proud of each of the grantees announced today and look forward to making communities safer with their partnership.”  

TRIAD grant funds go to support critical community-level efforts administered by local TRIAD chapters, including: 

• Scam & Financial Fraud Prevention: Educational seminars, campaigns, and materials targeting robocalls, identity theft, and tech-support scams. 

• Emergency Preparedness Resources: Distribution of life-saving materials, including File of Life packets, Yellow Dot vehicle safety kits, emergency senior lockboxes, and 911 cell phones. 

• Community Safety Conferences: Sponsoring regional Senior Safety Days, Senior Citizen Police Academies, and local wellness workshops. 

• Specialized Outreach Programs: Equipment for local tracking initiatives such as Project Lifesaver for seniors with Alzheimer's or dementia. 

“These TRIAD chapters are doing important work in our communities, and we’re here to support them. This year’s grant budget was larger than the last two years, a direct nod towards the Attorney General’s commitment to TRIAD and Virginia’s senior,” said Benjamin Bickel, TRIAD Coordinator.“ The grant application process was highly competitive this year, demonstrating just how active TRIAD chapters across Virginia are.” 

The goal of TRIAD is to reduce seniors' fear of crime and victimization by increasing awareness of scams and frauds targeting them, strengthening communication between law enforcement and senior communities, and educating seniors on local and state resources available in their community. 

Publsihed on: September 18, 2026

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