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Older Adults Content Topic Results

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Results displayed are grouped first by VAWnet Special Collections then by individual related materials. For assistance in locating a resource, use our online contact form.
total results: 146  | date published date added a-z

Special Collection

Special Collection
June 2016

Preventing and Responding to Domestic & Sexual Violence in Later Life

This collection brings together selected materials related to preventing and responding to elder abuse, specifically domestic and sexual violence.

Materials

Materials
  • General Material
  • Training Tools
February 2023

Responding to Abuse in Later Life: The Role of Forensic Nurses

Publisher(s):
This webinar was created for multidisciplinary professionals that serve older adults. Viewers will be able to explain the role of forensic nurses in the response to violence across the life span, and how to engage forensic nurses in an inter-agency coordinated response to abuse in later life.
Materials
  • General Material
  • Training Tools
November 2022

Response to Elder Abuse: A Self-Assessment Workbook Series

Author(s): Publisher(s):
The National Clearinghouse on Abuse in Later Life has designed this set of self-assessment tools to assist communities in evaluating practices within and across key intervening agencies and in building a coordinated response to elder abuse. The tools include a series of workbooks for five key interveners—(1) domestic violence and sexual assault victim services, (2) adult protective services, (3) law enforcement, (4) prosecution, and (5) courts—and one that addresses coordinated community response.
Materials
  • General Material
November 2022

Stalking in Later Life

Publisher(s):
This resource provides information on common stalking tactics, the impacts of stalking on victims, the unique challenges about cases of stalking in later life, and resources for support.
Materials
  • General Material
March 2022

Mistreatment of Adults with Disabilities

Publisher(s):
This research brief synthesizes the latest available information and research relating to the mistreatment of adults with disabilities (AWD). This brief addresses the intersection of AWD and elder mistreatment.
Materials
  • General Material
October 2021

Domestic Violence Across the Lifespan: Supporting Older Survivors

Publisher(s):
This resource examines the unique dynamics and barriers that older survivors of domestic abuse experience and offers recommendations for tailored service and systems responses to better support older survivors.
Materials
  • General Material
September 2021

Publication 524: Credit for the Elderly or the Disabled

Publisher(s):
This publication explains who is eligible for the credit for the elderly or the disabled, as well as how to figure the credit.
Materials
  • General Material
March 2021

Free Tax Return Preparation for Qualifying Taxpayers

Publisher(s):
The IRS VITA and Tax Counseling for the Elderly programs offer free tax help for taxpayers who qualify. This site provides basic information about these programs, how to find services by state, and what type of documentation is needed.
Materials
  • General Material
March 2021

Mistreatment of Korean Elders

Publisher(s):
This research brief synthesizes the latest available information and research relating to the mistreatment of Korean older adults living in the United States, providing insight into general cultural beliefs, views, norms, of Korean immigrant communities and how they relate to and influence elder mistreatment.
Materials
  • General Material
March 2021

Mistreatment of Chinese Elders

Publisher(s):
This research brief synthesizes the latest available information and research relating to the mistreatment of Chinese older adults living in the United States, providing insight into general cultural beliefs, views, norms, of Chinese immigrant communities and how they relate to and influence elder mistreatment.
Materials
  • General Material
  • NRCDV Publications
November 2020

How can mainstream advocates and domestic violence programs enhance services and supports to older African American survivors?

Author(s): Publisher(s):
Older African Americans experience crime and violence at the intersection of race, age, class and other identities. In the November 2020 TA Question of the Month, Juanita Davis explains how mainstream advocates and programs can do the vital work of building literacy about the history of privilege, the impact of racism on the lived experiences of African Americans and the impact of intersecting oppressions in the context of domestic violence.
Materials
  • General Material
  • Training Tools
October 2020

Tech Safety + Older Adults

Publisher(s):
Originally a series of handouts produced in collaboration with partners, this toolkit was expanded and updated by the National Clearinghouse on Abuse in Later Life in 2020.