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The California Bar Journal describes the special elder abuse court session created by Alameda County Superior Court Judge Julie Conger.
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Explores the relationship between substance abuse and elder abuse, co-dependency and special challenges to providing services.
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From the University of Delaware, this computerized collection of elder abuse resources and materials includes over 3,700 holdings and can be searched.
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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.
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From a social worker's point of view: types of Elder Abuse, causes and prevention.
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From the University of Illinois, this site provides definitions, case studies, victim and abuser profiles. Includes local telephone numbers to report abuse.
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Examines the causes of elder abuse. Includes applicable Indiana laws and Adult Protective Services information.
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Defines five types of elder abuse/neglect. Describes the role of the Administration on Aging; Includes 1996 statistics of elder abuse incidents.
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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.
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U.S. Senate hearing of August 20, 2003 to examine the problem of elder abuse and issues related to prevention, reporting and prosecution.
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The National Academy of Sciences offers this draft report on elder mistreatment, abuse, neglect and exploitation in an aging America.
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The Committee on National Statistics offers this 2002 comprehensive study of the issue in open book format through the National Academies Press.
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February 2005 report describing three neglect cases involving elderly Saudis.
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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.
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From the U.S. Department of Justice, guidelines for law enforcement officers responding to elderly victims of crime.
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Comprehensive investigation on the lack of regulation over assisted living facilities in New York State, from staff reporter Lauren Terrazzano.
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This site provides access to program development, policy and technical assistance and training related to the nexus between domestic violence, sexual assault and elder abuse/neglect.
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The National District Attorneys Association studies the magnitude of the problem and reviews best practices.
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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.
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Offers fact sheets, reporting numbers, news, a list of NCEA publications, bibliographies, statistics and resources.
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Center for Disease Control study among persons aged 60 and above, treated in U.S. hospital emergency departments.
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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.
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Describes different types of abuse in non-institutional settings and how Canadian law protects elders. Includes case stories written from the seniors' perspective.
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Comprehensive overview of elder maltreatment in Australia. Includes research articles, legal issues, and local resources.
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The World Health Organization explains its global response to the problem. Includes the Toronto Declaration and focus group reports from eight countries.
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California Attorney General resource providing information on prevention, community forums, news release and television spots.
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United States Senate hearing of June 14, 2001 before the Special Committee on Aging.
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Conflict Resolution Network Canada ongoing collaborative project between eight community organizations within the Waterloo Region. Includes a project manual.
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The U.S. Senate Committee on Finance makes available the full statement of Members and witnesses on protecting seniors from abuse and neglect.
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University of Iowa research finds that relevant US laws vary greatly and impact the level of reporting across the states.
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Discusses why medical personnel should receive more training to identify and report elder mistreatment. Includes case studies and explains the need for interdisciplinary cooperation.
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Archive of articles focusing on training, research, policy, interventions and culture to assist professionals working with at-risk elders and adults with disabilities.
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Article by Laurel H Krouse,M.D. offering guidelines for emergency physicians.
