Elder Abuse - California, East Bay Prevention, information and resources guide. Offers warning signs of elder abuse and identifies mandatory reporters.
Elder 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.
National Center on Elder Abuse (NCEA) Offers fact sheets, reporting numbers, news, a list of NCEA publications, bibliographies, statistics and resources.
Elder Abuse - Illinois From the University of Illinois, this site provides definitions, case studies, victim and abuser profiles. Includes local telephone numbers to report abuse.
Elder Abuse and Neglect 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.
Elder Mistreatment The National Academy of Sciences offers this draft report on elder mistreatment, abuse, neglect and exploitation in an aging America.
eMedicine - Elder Abuse Article by Laurel H Krouse,M.D. offering guidelines for emergency physicians.
WordBridges - Elder Abuse Archive of articles focusing on training, research, policy, interventions and culture to assist professionals working with at-risk elders and adults with disabilities.
Alcohol and Elder Abuse Cases Explores the relationship between substance abuse and elder abuse, co-dependency and special challenges to providing services.
Not Forgotten The Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services offers this comprehensive review of issues facing vulnerable adults including abuse, isolation, fraud, exploitation and self-neglect.
Why Elder Abuse Continues to Elude the Health Care System Discusses why medical personnel should receive more training to identify and report elder mistreatment. Includes case studies and explains the need for interdisciplinary cooperation.
The Restorative Justice Approaches to Elder Abuse Conflict Resolution Network Canada ongoing collaborative project between eight community organizations within the Waterloo Region. Includes a project manual.
Crimes Against Persons Age 65 or Older, 1992-1997 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.
Prevention of Elder Abuse The World Health Organization explains its global response to the problem. Includes the Toronto Declaration and focus group reports from eight countries.
Abused Seniors Turn to Alameda Court for Help The California Bar Journal describes the special elder abuse court session created by Alameda County Superior Court Judge Julie Conger.
A Day in the Life of Adult Protective Services The County Welfare Directors Association of California presents a detailed profile of abuse reports received and the situations to which APS social workers respond.
Adult Protective Services Investigation Report 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.
National Adult Protective Services Association (NAPSA) 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.
Preventing Abuse of Older People Comprehensive overview of elder maltreatment in Australia. Includes research articles, legal issues, and local resources.
