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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... possible abuse , sometimes it is difficult to decide what to do next . Many people are concerned about bringing up possible abuse for fear of violating the privacy of the victim and the family . Many victims , however , have indicated ...
... Possible temporary emer- gency housing Social support Gay , Lesbian , Bisexual , Transsexual Services Housing • Possible temporary emer- • gency housing Provide crisis services and counseling Assisted living Low - income housing • Home ...
... possible way to break isolation . Animals can provide companionship to seniors who may enjoy providing care for them . Keep in mind that pets may also be threatened or harmed by the abuser as a way to get to the victim ( The Humane ...