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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.

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.

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.

Alcohol and Elder Abuse Cases

Explores the relationship between substance abuse and elder abuse, co-dependency and special challenges to providing services.

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.

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.

Elder Abuse

From a social worker's point of view: types of Elder Abuse, causes and prevention.

Elder Abuse - California, East Bay

Prevention, information and resources guide. Offers warning signs of elder abuse and identifies mandatory reporters.

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 - Indiana, Clark County Prosecuting Attorney

Examines the causes of elder abuse. Includes applicable Indiana laws and Adult Protective Services information.

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.

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.

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 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.

Elder Abuse: Second Report of Session 2003-04

House of Commons Health Committee comprehensive study of elder abuse, a hidden and often ignored problem in British society.

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.

Elder Mistreatment

The National Academy of Sciences offers this draft report on elder mistreatment, abuse, neglect and exploitation in an aging America.

Elder Mistreatment: Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation in an Aging America

The Committee on National Statistics offers this 2002 comprehensive study of the issue in open book format through the National Academies Press.

Elderly Parents Abandoned at Hospitals - Arab News Report

February 2005 report describing three neglect cases involving elderly Saudis.

eMedicine - Elder Abuse

Article by Laurel H Krouse,M.D. offering guidelines for emergency physicians.

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