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  Comprehensive investigation on the lack of regulation over assisted living facilities in New York State, from staff reporter Lauren Terrazzano. |
The National Academy of Sciences offers this draft report on elder mistreatment, abuse, neglect and exploitation in an aging America. |
The Committee on National Statistics offers this 2002 comprehensive study of the issue in open book format through the National Academies Press. |
February 2005 report describing three neglect cases involving elderly Saudis. |
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. |
Article by Laurel H Krouse,M.D. offering guidelines for emergency physicians. |
This public safety review team issued its final report in October 2004 and gives comprehensive recommendations to protect vulnerable adults in the state. |
The U.S. Senate Committee on Finance makes available the full statement of Members and witnesses on protecting seniors from 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. |
House of Commons Health Committee comprehensive study of elder abuse, a hidden and often ignored problem in British society. |
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. |
Archive of articles focusing on training, research, policy, interventions and culture to assist professionals working with at-risk elders and adults with disabilities. |
The National District Attorneys Association studies the magnitude of the problem and reviews best practices. |
California Attorney General resource providing information on prevention, community forums, news release and television spots. |
The California District Attorney Association offers a comprehensive series of articles on the challenges of elder abuse prosecution. |
Discusses why medical personnel should receive more training to identify and report elder mistreatment. Includes case studies and explains the need for interdisciplinary cooperation. |
University of Iowa research finds that relevant US laws vary greatly and impact the level of reporting across the states. |
Examines the causes of elder abuse. Includes applicable Indiana laws and Adult Protective Services information. |
U.S. Senate hearing of August 20, 2003 to examine the problem of elder abuse and issues related to prevention, reporting and prosecution. |
United States Senate hearing of June 14, 2001 before the Special Committee on Aging. |
Focuses on program development, policy, technical assistance and training addressing the nexus between domestic violence, sexual assault and elder abuse. |
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. |
From the U.S. Department of Justice, guidelines for law enforcement officers responding to elderly victims of crime. |
From the University of Illinois, this site provides definitions, case studies, victim and abuser profiles. Includes local telephone numbers to report abuse. |
From the University of Delaware, this computerized collection of elder abuse resources and materials includes over 3,700 holdings and can be searched. |
Offers fact sheets, reporting numbers, news, a list of NCEA publications, bibliographies, statistics and resources. |
Describes different types of abuse in non-institutional settings and how Canadian law protects elders. Includes case stories written from the seniors' perspective. |
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. |
The World Health Organization explains its global response to the problem. Includes the Toronto Declaration and focus group reports from eight countries. |
The California Bar Journal describes the special elder abuse court session created by Alameda County Superior Court Judge Julie Conger. |
Center for Disease Control study among persons aged 60 and above, treated in U.S. hospital emergency departments. |
Explores the relationship between substance abuse and elder abuse, co-dependency and special challenges to providing services. |
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