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Anderson, Jeffrey M.; Theiss, John T. – 1987
This document reports the findings of a study conducted for the Texas legislature to use in evaluating alternatives for dealing with elder abuse. The described study analyzed experiences with elder abuse of 1,653 Texas professionals in the fields of health and medicine, the judiciary, financial services, law enforcement, and social services. The…
Descriptors: Elder Abuse, Family Violence, Human Services, Individual Needs
Download full textReis, Bruce E. – 1989
Incidence rates are critically examined in light of varying definitions of what constitutes elder abuse. It is suggested that the clinician's position of mandatory reporting is an unrealistic response in many cases of elder abuse due to the lack of adequate support services for either the abuser or the elder. Outcome studies are used to support…
Descriptors: Caregivers, Clinical Diagnosis, Elder Abuse, Family Violence
Illinois State Dept. on Aging, Springfield. – 1987
This document outlines the ideas of the Illinois Department of Aging on the implementation and management of the Elder Abuse and Neglect Intervention Program. These topics are addressed in order to provide a basis for discussion of key elements of the proposed program and serve as a guide in the development of rules, policies, and procedures for…
Descriptors: Demonstration Programs, Elder Abuse, Family Violence, Human Services
