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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... facilities . The elder abuse field has historically separated the harm that occurs in the community ( known as domestic elder abuse ) from that which occurs in facilities , such as nursing homes , community - based resi- dential facilities ...
... facilities . The ombudsman acts as an advocate for resi- dents , working to improve their safety and quality of life ... facilities . In addition to making regular certification visits to facilities , these agencies are also charged with ...
... FACILITIES Promoting empowerment and self - determination continue to be impor- tant when working with victims living in facilities . These victims have the same rights as other ... Facilities Case 5: Sexual Abuse in a Licensed Facility.