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Download full textHwalek, Melanie; And Others – 1984
Investigators and service providers have indicated the need for a tool to identify elderly victims of abuse and neglect. Identifying factors related to the risk of elder abuse/neglect can be useful in planning services and targeting limited resources for preventing future problems. A 93-item Risk Assessment Tool was created and over 100 risk…
Descriptors: Elder Abuse, Family Relationship, Family Violence, Identification
Proctor, Janet; Hwalek, Melanie – 1993
This guidebook provides information for caseworkers who investigate allegations of abuse, neglect, financial exploitation and who also provide ongoing case management and follow-up with victims of abuse. The program focuses on caseworkers' attitudes and their knowledge and skills in dealing with abusers, particularly abusers who are chemically…
Descriptors: Aggression, Aging (Individuals), Antisocial Behavior, Caseworkers
