In 1977, four Federal agencies launched a coordinated program consisting of seven local demonstration projects in six major cities, including Chicago, New York (two projects), New Orleans, Los Angeles, Milwaukee, and Washington, D.C. The seven projects aimed to help the elderly avoid victimization, reestablish social networks and strengthen neighborhoods, aid elderly victims, and expand public awareness of the crime-against-the-elderly problem. Although the objectives were similar, project emphases varied considerably. For example, the D.C. project established a successful escort service for seniors, while the Milwaukee project helped citizens form block clubs and implemented a comprehensive home security program for seniors. The speed of the referral process may be the most important variable in the success of a victim assistance component. Crime prevention training should be organized and planned according to a number of factors, including the neighborhood type and identity of the audience. The value of television as a means of disseminating information about crime cannot be overestimated. Advisory committees are an effective means of obtaining feedback regarding the needs of the elderly. Four footnotes are included.