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Direct linkPayne, Brian K. – Journal of Offender Rehabilitation, 2003
In the eighties, elder abuse cases became of paramount concern to policy makers and those working in fields serving older adults. Very little research, however, has examined how the justice system handles cases of elder abuse. In this paper, the results of a study assessing how various professionals recommended punishing those who harm elderly…
Descriptors: Elder Abuse, Definitions, Older Adults, Nursing Homes
Download full textCongress of the U.S., Washington, DC. Senate Special Committee on Aging. – 2001
In this report of a congressional hearing, testimony includes statements and prepared statements of these four senators: John Breaux, Larry Craig, Debbie Stabenow, and Herbert Kohl. Panel I is presented by the Acting Assistant Attorney General, United States (U.S.) Department of Justice. Panel II consists of individuals representing the National…
Descriptors: Aging (Individuals), Counseling, Elder Abuse, Family Caregivers
