A Day in the Life of Adult Protective Services Save
The County Welfare Directors Association of California presents a detailed profile of abuse reports received and the situations to which APS social workers respond.
http://www.cwda.org/downloads/ditl_re...   

Abused Seniors Turn to Alameda Court for Help Save
The California Bar Journal describes the special elder abuse court session created by Alameda County Superior Court Judge Julie Conger.
http://www.calbar.ca.gov/state/calbar...   

Adult Protective Services Investigation Report Save
The Inspector General for the Texas Health and Human Services Commission documents a breakdown of APS services placing seniors at risk in this extensive 2004 report.
http://www.hhsc.state.tx.us/pubs/APS/...   

Alcohol and Elder Abuse Cases Save
Explores the relationship between substance abuse and elder abuse, co-dependency and special challenges to providing services.
http://www.agingincanada.ca/Seniors A...   

Clearinghouse on Abuse and Neglect of the Elderly (CANE) Save
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   

Crimes Against Persons Age 65 or Older, 1992-1997 Save
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/...   

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

Elder Abuse: Second Report of Session 2003-04 Save
House of Commons Health Committee comprehensive study of elder abuse, a hidden and often ignored problem in British society.
http://www.publications.parliament.uk...   

Elder Abuse - Illinois Save
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 - Indiana, Clark County Prosecuting Attorney Save
Examines the causes of elder abuse. Includes applicable Indiana laws and Adult Protective Services information.
http://www.clarkprosecutor.org/html/a...   

Elder Abuse Prevention - Administration on Aging Fact Sheet Save
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_Right...   

Elder Abuse and Neglect Save
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...   

Elder Abuse and Neglect Save
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....   

Elder Justice and Protection - Stopping the Abuse Save
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-b...   

Elder Mistreatment Save
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/h...   

Elder Mistreatment: Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation in an Aging America Save
The Committee on National Statistics offers this 2002 comprehensive study of the issue in open book format through the National Academies Press.
http://books.nap.edu/books/0309084342...   

Elderly Parents Abandoned at Hospitals - Arab News Report Save
February 2005 report describing three neglect cases involving elderly Saudis.
http://www.arabnews.com/?page=1§i...   

Evaluation of Oregon's Response to Adult and Elder Abuse Save
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/deptmt...   

First Response to Elderly Victims of Crime 2001 Save
From the U.S. Department of Justice, guidelines for law enforcement officers responding to elderly victims of crime.
http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/ovc/publicat...   

Lawmakers Fail on Oversight Legislation - Newsday.com Report Save
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,...   

NDAA Policy Positions on Elder Abuse, Neglect and Financial Exploitation Save
The National District Attorneys Association studies the magnitude of the problem and reviews best practices.
http://www.ndaa-apri.org/pdf/policy_e...   

National Adult Protective Services Association (NAPSA) Save
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.
http://apsnetwork.org/   

National Center on Elder Abuse (NCEA) Save
Offers fact sheets, reporting numbers, news, a list of NCEA publications, bibliographies, statistics and resources.
http://www.elderabusecenter.org/   

National Clearinghouse on Abuse in Later Life (NCALL) Save
Focuses on program development, policy, technical assistance and training addressing the nexus between domestic violence, sexual assault and elder abuse.
http://www.ncall.us/   

Nonfatal Physical Assaults Related Injuries in Seniors, 2001 Save
Center for Disease Control study among persons aged 60 and above, treated in U.S. hospital emergency departments.
http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrh...   

Not Forgotten Save
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 Save
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/   

Preventing Abuse of Older People Save
Comprehensive overview of elder maltreatment in Australia. Includes research articles, legal issues, and local resources.
http://www.sa.agedrights.asn.au/preve...   

Prevention of Elder Abuse Save
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/elderab...   

Prosecutor's Brief Save
The California District Attorney Association offers a comprehensive series of articles on the challenges of elder abuse prosecution.
http://www.cdaa.org/GrantPubs/ProsVol...   

SafeState: California Elder Abuse Media Campaign Save
California Attorney General resource providing information on prevention, community forums, news release and television spots.
http://www.safestate.org/index.cfm?na...   

Saving our Seniors - Preventing Elder Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation Save
United States Senate hearing of June 14, 2001 before the Special Committee on Aging.
http://frwebgate.access.gpo.gov/cgi-b...   

State of Oregon Governor's Elder Abuse Task Force Save
This public safety review team issued its final report in October 2004 and gives comprehensive recommendations to protect vulnerable adults in the state.
http://governor.oregon.gov/Gov/pdf/el...   

The Restorative Justice Approaches to Elder Abuse Save
Conflict Resolution Network Canada ongoing collaborative project between eight community organizations within the Waterloo Region. Includes a project manual.
http://www.crnetwork.ca/about/elderab...   

U.S. Senate Elder Justice Hearings - June 18, 2002 Save
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/2...   

UI Study Shows How State Laws Affect Elder Abuse Documentation Save
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/de...   

Why Elder Abuse Continues to Elude the Health Care System Save
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_...   

WordBridges - Elder Abuse Save
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/   

eMedicine - Elder Abuse Save
Article by Laurel H Krouse,M.D. offering guidelines for emergency physicians.
http://www.emedicine.com/emerg/topic1...   

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