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Virginia celebrates 30 years serving, protecting seniors with TRIAD program

Rebecca Barnabi
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TRIAD is a program dedicated to improving relationships between community members, law enforcement and senior citizens to better protect and serve Virginia seniors.

First brought to Virginia in 1994 by then-Attorney General and later Gov. Jim Gilmore, TRIAD has remained a priority for Virginia attorneys general over the past three decades.

Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares marked the 30th Anniversary of TRIAD in Virginia in Williamsburg on Friday.

TRIAD’s success is a testament to what happens when state and local groups come together to safeguard our communities. As Virginia’s senior population continues to grow, so too will our efforts to protect them,” Miyares said.

The annual TRIAD Conference brought together chapters from across the Commonwealth and offered attendees the latest information on fraud prevention and senior safety, while celebrating three decades of service to Virginia seniors.

Miyares also celebrated the distribution of $52,392 in TRIAD grants to support the continued efforts of local chapters in protecting seniors.

As part of the 30th anniversary celebration, Miyares presented several awards to recognize outstanding TRIAD chapters and leaders:

  • Outstanding Service Through TRIAD: Chickahominy TRIAD (New Kent and Charles City counties)
  • TRIAD Event of the Year: Chesterfield TRIAD
  • Rising Star TRIAD Chapter: Wytheville TRIAD
  • Law Enforcement Partner of the Year: Roanoke City Sheriff’s Office
  • Distinguished TRIAD Leader: Deputy Ron Kesner (Orange County TRIAD)
  • Legislative Advocate Award: Del. Karrie Delaney
  • Attorney General’s Choice Award: Petersburg TRIAD
  • The Jim Gilmore Award for TRIAD Excellence: Mathews County TRIAD

Rebecca Barnabi

Rebecca Barnabi

Rebecca J. Barnabi is the national editor of Augusta Free Press. A graduate of the University of Mary Washington, she began her journalism career at The Fredericksburg Free-Lance Star. In 2013, she was awarded first place for feature writing in the Maryland, Delaware, District of Columbia Awards Program, and was honored by the Virginia School Boards Association’s 2019 Media Honor Roll Program for her coverage of Waynesboro Schools. Her background in newspapers includes writing about features, local government, education and the arts.