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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... staff persons are more likely than nonabusive staff to have negative attitudes about elders , to have emotional problems , and to view the work place as stressful ( Pillemer & Moore , 1988 ) . Resident - on - resident abuse occurs for a ...
... staff 24 - hour crisis lines . These services are available 24 hours a day , seven days a week . Other staff work with victims during business hours to assist them in other ways . Ethical Principles Safety is the highest priority for ...
... staff mat- ters related to elder abuse , criminal records checks , staff training on abuse ) Labor costs ( including premature retirement resulting from abuse , less staff time for equally pressing matters ) Prevention , education , and ...