☞ Internet guide - Society - Issues - Violence and Abuse

Elder Abuse - California, East Bay

Prevention, information and resources guide. Offers warning signs of elder abuse and identifies mandatory reporters.
http://www.oaktrees.org/elder/

Elder Abuse and Neglect

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.
http://www.webster.edu/~woolflm/abuse.html

Elder Abuse - Indiana, Clark County Prosecuting Attorney

Examines the causes of elder abuse. Includes applicable Indiana laws and Adult Protective Services information.
http://www.clarkprosecutor.org/html/aps/apshappn.htm

National Center on Elder Abuse (NCEA)

Offers fact sheets, reporting numbers, news, a list of NCEA publications, bibliographies, statistics and resources.
http://www.elderabusecenter.org/

Saving our Seniors - Preventing Elder Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation

United States Senate hearing of June 14, 2001 before the Special Committee on Aging.
http://frwebgate.access.gpo.gov/cgi-bin/getdoc.cgi?dbname=107_senate_hearings&docid=f:74685.wais

First Response to Elderly Victims of Crime 2001

From the U.S. Department of Justice, guidelines for law enforcement officers responding to elderly victims of crime.
http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/ovc/publications/infores/firstrep/2001/eldvic.html

Elder Abuse - Illinois

From the University of Illinois, this site provides definitions, case studies, victim and abuser profiles. Includes local telephone numbers to report abuse.
http://www.urbanext.uiuc.edu/elderabuse/

Elder Abuse and Neglect

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.
http://www.apa.org/pi/aging/eldabuse.html

Elder Abuse - Policy Evolution

Overview of trends leading to current policies relating to Elder Abuse and Neglect. Includes prosecutions, initiatives and law enforcement units.
http://www.asaging.org/am/cia2/abuse.html

Elder Abuse

From a social worker's point of view: types of Elder Abuse, causes and prevention.
http://www.geocities.com/~elderly-place/abuse.html

Elder Mistreatment

The National Academy of Sciences offers this draft report on elder mistreatment, abuse, neglect and exploitation in an aging America.
http://www.nap.edu/books/0309084342/html/

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eMedicine - Elder Abuse

Article by Laurel H Krouse,M.D. offering guidelines for emergency physicians.
http://www.emedicine.com/emerg/topic160.htm

Elder Abuse - New York State and Monroe County

Examples and definition of elder abuse in New York State. Includes a resource directory and local hotlines.
http://www.elderrespect.org/

WordBridges - Elder Abuse

Archive of articles focusing on training, research, policy, interventions and culture to assist professionals working with at-risk elders and adults with disabilities.
http://www.wordbridges.net/elderabuse/

Rural Victimization Project

Competency-based training manual to help elder services staff and volunteers in rural areas identify and assist isolated victims of elder domestic abuse.
http://familyvio.ssw.fsu.edu/rural/elderly.html

Clearinghouse on Abuse and Neglect of the Elderly (CANE)

From the University of Delaware, this computerized collection of elder abuse resources and materials includes over 3,700 holdings and can be searched.
http://db.rdms.udel.edu:8080/CANE

Alcohol and Elder Abuse Cases

Explores the relationship between substance abuse and elder abuse, co-dependency and special challenges to providing services.
http://www.agingincanada.ca/Seniors%20Alcohol/1e6.htm

Not Forgotten

The Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services offers this comprehensive review of issues facing vulnerable adults including abuse, isolation, fraud, exploitation and self-neglect.
http://www.notforgotten.org/

OakNet - Older Adult Knowledge Network

Describes different types of abuse in non-institutional settings and how Canadian law protects elders. Includes case stories written from the seniors' perspective.
http://www.oak-net.org/

Why Elder Abuse Continues to Elude the Health Care System

Discusses why medical personnel should receive more training to identify and report elder mistreatment. Includes case studies and explains the need for interdisciplinary cooperation.
http://www.mssm.edu/msjournal/70/v70_1_page_62_68.pdf

Evaluation of Oregon's Response to Adult and Elder Abuse

This report to the Oregon Attorney General Elder Abuse Task Force reviews funding, best practices and adult protective services in Ohio, Texas, Utah and Wisconsin.
http://www.co.washington.or.us/deptmts/aging/docs/taskforc.pdf

The Restorative Justice Approaches to Elder Abuse

Conflict Resolution Network Canada ongoing collaborative project between eight community organizations within the Waterloo Region. Includes a project manual.
http://www.crnetwork.ca/about/elderabuse.asp

Crimes Against Persons Age 65 or Older, 1992-1997

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.
http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/bjs/pub/pdf/cpa6597.pdf

Nonfatal Physical Assaults Related Injuries in Seniors, 2001

Center for Disease Control study among persons aged 60 and above, treated in U.S. hospital emergency departments.
http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/mm5234a2.htm

Elder Abuse Prevention - Administration on Aging Fact Sheet

Defines five types of elder abuse/neglect. Describes the role of the Administration on Aging; Includes 1996 statistics of elder abuse incidents.
http://www.aoa.gov/eldfam/Elder_Rights/Elder_Abuse/Elder_Abuse.asp

Prevention of Elder Abuse

The World Health Organization explains its global response to the problem. Includes the Toronto Declaration and focus group reports from eight countries.
http://www.who.int/hpr/ageing/elderabuse.htm

National Clearinghouse on Abuse in Later Life (NCALL)

Focuses on program development, policy, technical assistance and training addressing the nexus between domestic violence, sexual assault and elder abuse.
http://www.ncall.us/

Texas Elder Abuse and Mistreatment Institute (TEAM)

Strives to improve the lives of abused or neglected elders through interdisciplinary geriatric clinical care, education and research. Includes case studies.
http://www.teaminstitute.org/

NDAA Policy Positions on Elder Abuse, Neglect and Financial Exploitation

The National District Attorneys Association studies the magnitude of the problem and reviews best practices.
http://www.ndaa-apri.org/pdf/policy_elder_abuse_march_22_2003.pdf

UI Study Shows How State Laws Affect Elder Abuse Documentation

University of Iowa research finds that relevant US laws vary greatly and impact the level of reporting across the states.
http://www.uiowa.edu/~ournews/2003/december/120203elder-abuse.html

Elder Justice and Protection - Stopping the Abuse

U.S. Senate hearing of August 20, 2003 to examine the problem of elder abuse and issues related to prevention, reporting and prosecution.
http://frwebgate.access.gpo.gov/cgi-bin/getdoc.cgi?dbname=108_senate_hearings&docid=f:89535.wais

U.S. Senate Elder Justice Hearings - June 18, 2002

The U.S. Senate Committee on Finance makes available the full statement of Members and witnesses on protecting seniors from abuse and neglect.
http://finance.senate.gov/sitepages/2002HearingF.htm/hearing061802.htm

Lawmakers Fail on Oversight Legislation - Newsday.com Report

Comprehensive investigation on the lack of regulation over assisted living facilities in New York State, from staff reporter Lauren Terrazzano.
http://www.newsday.com/ny-inlegi0421,0,4398175.story?coll=ny-top-headlines

Elder Abuse: Second Report of Session 2003-04

House of Commons Health Committee comprehensive study of elder abuse, a hidden and often ignored problem in British society.
http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm200304/cmselect/cmhealth/111/111.pdf

Prosecutor's Brief

The California District Attorney Association offers a comprehensive series of articles on the challenges of elder abuse prosecution.
http://www.cdaa.org./GrantPubs/ProsVolXXIno2.pdf