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Prevention of Elder Abuse - http://www.who.int/hpr/ageing/elderabuse.htm
The World Health Organization explains its global response to the problem. Includes the Toronto Declaration and focus group reports from eight countries. |
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Elder Abuse and Neglect - http://www.apa.org/pi/aging/eldabuse.html
This APA Office on Aging site describes the different types of abuse and neglect, why abuse occurs, warning signs, caregiver issues, cultural issues and reporting guidelines. |
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Elder Abuse - Illinois - http://www.urbanext.uiuc.edu/elderabuse/
From the University of Illinois, this site provides definitions, case studies, victim and abuser profiles. Includes local telephone numbers to report abuse. |
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OakNet - Older Adult Knowledge Network - http://www.oak-net.org/
Describes different types of abuse in non-institutional settings and how Canadian law protects elders. Includes case stories written from the seniors' perspective. |
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National Clearinghouse on Abuse in Later Life (NCALL) - http://www.ncall.us/
Focuses on program development, policy, technical assistance and training addressing the nexus between domestic violence, sexual assault and elder abuse. |
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Nonfatal Physical Assaults Related Injuries in Seniors, 2001 - http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/mm5234a2.htm
Center for Disease Control study among persons aged 60 and above, treated in U.S. hospital emergency departments. |
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National Adult Protective Services Association (NAPSA) - http://apsnetwork.org/
US non-profit association to share information and improve quality of services for victims of elder and vulnerable adult abuse. Includes training and conferences information. |
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Elder Mistreatment: Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation in an Aging America - http://books.nap.edu/books/0309084342/html/index.html
The Committee on National Statistics offers this 2002 comprehensive study of the issue in open book format through the National Academies Press. |
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Elder Mistreatment - http://www.nap.edu/books/0309084342/html/
The National Academy of Sciences offers this draft report on elder mistreatment, abuse, neglect and exploitation in an aging America. |
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Elder Abuse and Neglect - http://www.webster.edu/~woolflm/abuse.html
From Webster University, this site examines the problem of abuse and neglect as well as its potential causes. Gives suggestions for intervening and discusses self-neglect. |
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Crimes Against Persons Age 65 or Older, 1992-1997 - http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/bjs/pub/pdf/cpa6597.pdf
U.S. Department of Justice study of violence and property crimes against the elderly with a focus on trends, gender, race, income and victim-offender relationship. |
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eMedicine - Elder Abuse - http://www.emedicine.com/emerg/topic160.htm
Article by Laurel H Krouse,M.D. offering guidelines for emergency physicians. |
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WordBridges - Elder Abuse - http://www.wordbridges.net/elderabuse/
Archive of articles focusing on training, research, policy, interventions and culture to assist professionals working with at-risk elders and adults with disabilities. |
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First Response to Elderly Victims of Crime 2001 - http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/ovc/publications/infores/firstrep/2001/eldvic.html
From the U.S. Department of Justice, guidelines for law enforcement officers responding to elderly victims of crime. |
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State of Oregon Governor's Elder Abuse Task Force - http://governor.oregon.gov/Gov/pdf/elder_abuse_report.pdf
This public safety review team issued its final report in October 2004 and gives comprehensive recommendations to protect vulnerable adults in the state. |
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Lawmakers Fail on Oversight Legislation - Newsday.com Report - http://www.newsday.com/ny-inlegi0421,0,4398175.story?coll=ny-top-headlines
Comprehensive investigation on the lack of regulation over assisted living facilities in New York State, from staff reporter Lauren Terrazzano. |
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Prosecutor's Brief - http://www.cdaa.org/GrantPubs/ProsVolXXIno2.pdf
The California District Attorney Association offers a comprehensive series of articles on the challenges of elder abuse prosecution. |
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SafeState: California Elder Abuse Media Campaign - http://www.safestate.org/index.cfm?navID=195
California Attorney General resource providing information on prevention, community forums, news release and television spots. |
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U.S. Senate Elder Justice Hearings - June 18, 2002 - http://finance.senate.gov/sitepages/2002HearingF.htm/hearing061802.htm
The U.S. Senate Committee on Finance makes available the full statement of Members and witnesses on protecting seniors from abuse and neglect. |
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Elder Justice and Protection - Stopping the Abuse - http://frwebgate.access.gpo.gov/cgi-bin/getdoc.cgi?dbname=108_senate_hearings&docid=f:89535.wais
U.S. Senate hearing of August 20, 2003 to examine the problem of elder abuse and issues related to prevention, reporting and prosecution. |