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The Law Commission of Canada offers this comprehensive report on the challenges to combat elder
abuse. Includes a review of Canadian law.
http://www.lcc.gc.ca/en/themes/pr/oa/poirier/poirier_main.asp
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Elder Justice and Protection - Stopping the Abuse
U.S. Senate hearing of August 20, 2003 to examine the problem of elder abuse and issues related to
prevention, reporting and prosecution.
http://frwebgate.access.gpo.gov/cgi-bin/getdoc.cgi?dbname=108_senate_hearings&docid=f:89535.wais
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UI Study Shows How State Laws Affect Elder Abuse Documentation
University of Iowa research finds that relevant US laws vary greatly and impact the level of
reporting across the states.
http://www.uiowa.edu/~ournews/2003/december/120203elder-abuse.html
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NDAA Policy Positions on Elder Abuse, Neglect and Financial Exploitation
The National District Attorneys Association studies the magnitude of the problem and reviews best
practices.
http://www.ndaa-apri.org/pdf/policy_elder_abuse_march_22_2003.pdf
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Texas Elder Abuse and Mistreatment Institute (TEAM)
Strives to improve the lives of abused or neglected elders through interdisciplinary geriatric
clinical care, education and research. Includes case studies.
http://www.teaminstitute.org/
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National Clearinghouse on Abuse in Later Life (NCALL)
Focuses on program development, policy, technical assistance and training addressing the nexus
between domestic violence, sexual assault and elder abuse.
http://www.ncall.us/
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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.
http://www.who.int/hpr/ageing/elderabuse.htm
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Elder Abuse Prevention - Administration on Aging Fact Sheet
Defines five types of elder abuse/neglect. Describes the role of the Administration on Aging;
Includes 1996 statistics of elder abuse incidents.
http://www.aoa.gov/eldfam/Elder_Rights/Elder_Abuse/Elder_Abuse.asp
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Nonfatal Physical Assaults Related Injuries in Seniors, 2001
Center for Disease Control study among persons aged 60 and above, treated in U.S. hospital
emergency departments.
http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/mm5234a2.htm
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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.
http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/bjs/pub/pdf/cpa6597.pdf
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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.
http://www.crnetwork.ca/about/elderabuse.asp
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Evaluation of Oregon's Response to Adult and Elder Abuse
This report to the Oregon Attorney General Elder Abuse Task Force reviews funding, best practices
and adult protective services in Ohio, Texas, Utah and Wisconsin.
http://www.co.washington.or.us/deptmts/aging/docs/taskforc.pdf
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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.
http://www.mssm.edu/msjournal/70/v70_1_page_62_68.pdf
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OakNet - Older Adult Knowledge Network
Describes different types of abuse in non-institutional settings and how Canadian law protects
elders. Includes case stories written from the seniors' perspective.
http://www.oak-net.org/
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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.
http://www.notforgotten.org/
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Alcohol and Elder Abuse Cases
Explores the relationship between substance abuse and elder abuse, co-dependency and special
challenges to providing services.
http://www.agingincanada.ca/Seniors%20Alcohol/1e6.htm
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Elder Abuse - Canada
Abuse of older adult projects and committees in the Province of Ontario.
http://fp.kwic.com/~jpreston/projects.htm
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Clearinghouse on Abuse and Neglect of the Elderly (CANE)
From the University of Delaware, this computerized collection of elder abuse resources and
materials includes over 3,700 holdings and can be searched.
http://db.rdms.udel.edu:8080/CANE
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Rural Victimization Project
Competency-based training manual to help elder services staff and volunteers in rural areas
identify and assist isolated victims of elder domestic abuse.
http://familyvio.ssw.fsu.edu/rural/elderly.html
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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.
http://www.wordbridges.net/elderabuse/
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Elder Abuse - New York State and Monroe County
Examples and definition of elder abuse in New York State. Includes a resource directory and local
hotlines.
http://www.elderrespect.org/
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eMedicine - Elder Abuse
Article by Laurel H Krouse,M.D. offering guidelines for emergency physicians.
http://www.emedicine.com/emerg/topic160.htm
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U.S. Senate Elder Justice Hearings - June 18, 2002
The U.S. Senate Committee on Finance makes available the full statement of Members and witnesses on
protecting seniors from abuse and neglect.
http://finance.senate.gov/sitepages/hearing061802.htm
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Elder Mistreatment
From the National Academy of Sciences, this draft report on elder mistreatment, abuse, neglect and
exploitation in an aging America is available for reading online.
http://www.nap.edu/books/0309084342/html/
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Elder Abuse
From a social worker's point of view: types of Elder Abuse, causes and prevention.
http://www.geocities.com/~elderly-place/abuse.html
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Elder Abuse - Policy Evolution
Overview of trends leading to current policies relating to Elder Abuse and Neglect. Includes
prosecutions, initiatives and law enforcement units.
http://www.asaging.org/am/cia2/abuse.html
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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.
http://www.apa.org/pi/aging/eldabuse.html
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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.
http://www.urbanext.uiuc.edu/elderabuse/
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First Response to Elderly Victims of Crime 2001
From the U.S. Department of Justice, guidelines for law enforcement officers responding to elderly
victims of crime.
http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/ovc/publications/infores/firstrep/2001/eldvic.html
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Saving our Seniors - Preventing Elder Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation
United States Senate hearing of June 14, 2001 before the Special Committee on Aging.
http://frwebgate.access.gpo.gov/cgi-bin/getdoc.cgi?dbname=107_senate_hearings&docid=f:74685.wais
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National Center on Elder Abuse - NCEA
Offers fact sheets, reporting numbers, news, a list of NCEA publications, bibliographies,
statistics and resources.
http://www.elderabusecenter.org/
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ElderAngels
Mission and contact information for this non-profit organization providing public education and
victim assistance in the Bay Area.
http://www.elderangels.com/
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Elder Abuse - Indiana, Clark County Prosecuting Attorney
Examines the causes of elder abuse. Includes applicable Indiana laws and Adult Protective Services
information.
http://www.clarkprosecutor.org/html/aps/apshappn.htm
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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.
http://www.webster.edu/~woolflm/abuse.html
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Elder Abuse - California, East Bay
Prevention, information and resources guide. Offers warning signs of elder abuse and identifies
mandatory reporters.
http://www.oaktrees.org/elder/
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