Elder Abuse Detection and Intervention: A Collaborative ApproachPRESERVING A LIFE OF PEACE AND DIGNITY FOR THE AGING This ground-breaking volume offers a new, collaborative approach geared to enhance case review, improve victim safety, raise abuser accountability, and promote system change. Sharing the common goal of promoting elder victim safety, experts in adult protective services, law enforcement, prosecution, health care, advocacy, and civil justice have formed a unique, multidisciplinary team approach to tackle the following critical topics:
As the aging population continues to grow, so does the potential for increasing cases of elder abuse. Replete with case examples that allow the experiences of victims to speak for themselves, this book provides the framework to begin, and to build on, collaborative approaches at the local, state, and national levels toward ending elder abuse. |
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... emergencies , calls can be made to 911 or emergency services to get an immediate response from law enforce- ment , emergency medical treatment services , or paramedics . Life - threatening situations include physical or sexual assault ...
... emergency housing referrals • Provide transportation to court Provide court accompaniment for victims Assist victims in preparation of impact statements Advise of court dates Provide limited emergency funds , when available . Note ...
... Emergency shelter · 24 - hour crisis line • • • • • Legal advocacy , including assistance with restraining orders and orders of protection and court accompaniment Confidential address programs , where available Free cell phones set to ...