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July 2009

Sexual Abuse in Later Life

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To raise awareness and provide guidance to professionals, this article addresses sexual assault in later life and specifically focuses on victimization of elders that occurs in the context of intimate partner violence, incest, and care facilities.
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January 2007

Abuse in Later Life: Power and Control Dynamics and a Victim-Centered Response

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Heath care professionals, such as nurses and mental health service providers, are in a unique position to identify and address the needs of older victims of abuse. This article focuses on three main topics: the dynamics of abuse in later life, a victim-centered response, and working collaboratively with other disciplines to offer a comprehensive response to these complex cases.
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Abuse in Later Life: Name it! Claim it!

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Noting the complex nature of abuse in later life, this document highlights the importance of coordination between adult protective services and domestic violence advocates. Also included are standard definitions of elder abuse, domestic violence, and abuse in later life. Case examples are presented to show the challenges and importance of clearly defining abuse in later life.
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September 2004

Interactive Training Exercises on Abuse in Later Life

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This manual offers interactive exercises on understanding and responding to abuse in later life.
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Assessing for Abuse in Later Life

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This document argues that health care providers are uniquely positioned to identify and respond to later life abuse and offers suggestions to health care professionals for assessing and responding to abuse in later life.
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It's Our Responsibility (Where were you 30 years ago? Where are you today?)

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Noting that domestic violence programs tend to focus on self-help models that are not appropriate for older domestic violence survivors, this document offers suggestions for age appropriate programs.
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  • NRCDV Publications
December 2002

Domestic Abuse in Later Life

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Nearly 77 million people more than a quarter of the total US population are age 50 or older (US Census Bureau 2000). So there must be many victims of domestic violence in later life, correct? A question that this document explores.
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Power and Control: Understanding Domestic Abuse in Later Life

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Emphasizing a well-grounded understanding of abuse for effective intervention, this document provides information about the power and control dynamics of domestic abuse in later life.