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Elder Justice and Protection - Stopping the Abuse 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. (Elder) http://frwebgate.access.gpo.gov/cgi-bin/getdoc.cgi?dbname=108_senate_hearings&docid=f:89535.wais Older Adults' Personal Relationships Older Adults' Personal Relationships: Report by the The Law Commission of Canada on elder abuse. (Elder) http://www.lcc.gc.ca/en/themes/pr/oa/poirier/poirier_main.asp Elder Abuse Elder Abuse: From a social worker's point of view: types of Elder Abuse, causes and prevention. (Elder) http://www.geocities.com/~elderly-place/abuse.html Prosecutor's Brief Prosecutor's Brief: The California District Attorney Association offers a comprehensive series of articles on the challenges of elder abuse prosecution. (Elder)[PDF] http://www.cdaa.org./GrantPubs/ProsVolXXIno2.pdf National Center on Elder Abuse (NCEA) National Center on Elder Abuse (NCEA): Offers fact sheets, reporting numbers, news, a list of NCEA publications, bibliographies, statistics and resources. (Elder) http://www.elderabusecenter.org/ The Restorative Justice Approaches to Elder Abuse 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. (Elder) http://www.crnetwork.ca/about/elderabuse.asp Elder Abuse - New York State and Monroe County 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. (Elder) http://www.elderrespect.org/ Abused Seniors Turn to Alameda Court for Help Abused Seniors Turn to Alameda Court for Help: The California Bar Journal describes the special elder abuse court session created by Alameda County Superior Court Judge Julie Conger. (Elder) http://www.calbar.ca.gov/state/calbar/calbar_cbj.jsp?sCategoryPath=/Home/Attorney%20Resources/California%20Bar%20Journal/October2004&sCatHtmlPath=cbj/2004-10_TH_04_Abused-seniors.html&sCatHtmlTitle=Top%20Headlines Nonfatal Physical Assaults Related Injuries in Seniors, 2001 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. (Elder) http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/mm5234a2.htm First Response to Elderly Victims of Crime 2001 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. (Elder) http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/ovc/publications/infores/firstrep/2001/eldvic.html WordBridges - Elder Abuse 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. (Elder) http://www.wordbridges.net/elderabuse/ eMedicine - Elder Abuse eMedicine - Elder Abuse: Article by Laurel H Krouse,M.D. offering guidelines for emergency physicians. (Elder) http://www.emedicine.com/emerg/topic160.htm Clearinghouse on Abuse and Neglect of the Elderly (CANE) 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. (Elder) http://db.rdms.udel.edu:8080/CANE UI Study Shows How State Laws Affect Elder Abuse Documentation 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. (Elder) http://www.uiowa.edu/~ournews/2003/december/120203elder-abuse.html Rural Victimization Project 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. (Elder) http://familyvio.ssw.fsu.edu/rural/elderly.html Why Elder Abuse Continues to Elude the Health Care System 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. (Elder) http://www.mssm.edu/msjournal/70/v70_1_page_62_68.pdf Elder Abuse - California, East Bay Elder Abuse - California, East Bay: Prevention, information and resources guide. Offers warning signs of elder abuse and identifies mandatory reporters. (Elder) http://www.oaktrees.org/elder/ Elder Abuse - Policy Evolution Elder Abuse - Policy Evolution: Overview of trends leading to current policies relating to Elder Abuse and Neglect. Includes prosecutions, initiatives and law enforcement units. (Elder) http://www.asaging.org/am/cia2/abuse.html Texas Elder Abuse and Mistreatment Institute (TEAM) 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. (Elder) http://www.teaminstitute.org/ Crimes Against Persons Age 65 or Older, 1992-1997 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. (Elder) http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/bjs/pub/pdf/cpa6597.pdf Not Forgotten 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. (Elder) http://www.notforgotten.org/ Elder Abuse - Indiana, Clark County Prosecuting Attorney Elder Abuse - Indiana, Clark County Prosecuting Attorney: Examines the causes of elder abuse. Includes applicable Indiana laws and Adult Protective Services information. (Elder) http://www.clarkprosecutor.org/html/aps/apshappn.htm Elder Abuse Prevention - Administration on Aging Fact Sheet 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. (Elder) http://www.aoa.gov/eldfam/Elder_Rights/Elder_Abuse/Elder_Abuse.asp OakNet - Older Adult Knowledge Network 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. (Elder) http://www.oak-net.org/ Elder Abuse: Second Report of Session 2003-04 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. (Elder)[PDF] http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm200304/cmselect/cmhealth/111/111.pdf Saving our Seniors - Preventing Elder Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation Saving our Seniors - Preventing Elder Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation: United States Senate hearing of June 14, 2001 before the Special Committee on Aging. (Elder) http://frwebgate.access.gpo.gov/cgi-bin/getdoc.cgi?dbname=107_senate_hearings&docid=f:74685.wais Lawmakers Fail on Oversight Legislation - Newsday.com Report 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. (Elder) http://www.newsday.com/ny-inlegi0421,0,4398175.story?coll=ny-top-headlines National Clearinghouse on Abuse in Later Life (NCALL) 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. (Elder) http://www.ncall.us/ Adult Protective Services Investigation Report Adult Protective Services Investigation Report: 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. (Elder)[PDF] http://www.hhsc.state.tx.us/pubs/APS/100704_APS_FinalInvestigationReport.pdf Elder Mistreatment Elder Mistreatment: From the National Academy of Sciences, this draft report on elder mistreatment, abuse, neglect and exploitation in an aging America is available for reading online. (Elder) http://www.nap.edu/books/0309084342/html/ NDAA Policy Positions on Elder Abuse, Neglect and Financial Exploitation 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. (Elder) http://www.ndaa-apri.org/pdf/policy_elder_abuse_march_22_2003.pdf Alcohol and Elder Abuse Cases Alcohol and Elder Abuse Cases: Explores the relationship between substance abuse and elder abuse, co-dependency and special challenges to providing services. (Elder) http://www.agingincanada.ca/Seniors%20Alcohol/1e6.htm State of Oregon Governor's Elder Abuse Task Force State of Oregon Governor's Elder Abuse Task Force: This public safety review team issued its final report in October 2004 and gives comprehensive recommendations to protect vulnerable adults in the state. (Elder)[PDF] http://governor.oregon.gov/Gov/pdf/elder_abuse_report.pdf Elder Abuse - Illinois 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. (Elder) http://www.urbanext.uiuc.edu/elderabuse/ Prevention of Elder Abuse 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. (Elder) http://www.who.int/hpr/ageing/elderabuse.htm Elder Abuse and Neglect 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. (Elder) http://www.apa.org/pi/aging/eldabuse.html U.S. Senate Elder Justice Hearings - June 18, 2002 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. (Elder) http://finance.senate.gov/sitepages/2002HearingF.htm/hearing061802.htm A Day in the Life of Adult Protective Services A Day in the Life of Adult Protective Services: The County Welfare Directors Association of California presents a detailed profile of abuse reports received and the situations to which APS social workers respond. (Elder)[PDF] http://www.cwda.org/downloads/ditl_report.PDF Evaluation of Oregon's Response to Adult and Elder Abuse 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. (Elder) http://www.co.washington.or.us/deptmts/aging/docs/taskforc.pdf