National Clearinghouse on Abuse in Later Life (NCALL) Content Topic Results
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June 2016
Working with Older Survivors of Abuse: A Framework for Advocates
Publisher(s): This toolkit will help community based domestic violence and/or sexual abuse programs assess existing services and provides guidance to enhance program and advocates response to older survivors of abuse.
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January 2015
Reclaiming What is Sacred: Addressing Harm to Indigenous Elders and Developing a Tribal response to Abuse in Later Life
Publisher(s): This paper, a resource for tribes and villages on how to create meaningful responses to abuse in later life, identifies specific guiding philosophies, cultural considerations, and potential action steps tribes and villages might wish to do when addressing abuse in later life in their communities.
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December 2014
Technology and Abuse in Later Life
Publisher(s):National Clearinghouse on Abuse in Later Life (NCALL), Disability Rights Wisconsin, End Domestic Abuse Wisconsin, Safety Net Project, National Network to End Domestic Violence (NNEDV)
This toolkit for older adults is designed with two goals in mind: to provide information about common technologies, including assistive technology, and to identify ways older adults can safeguard themselves from those who misuse technology to control, harass, stalk, and/or threaten them.
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May 2013
NCALL Abuse in Later Life Resource List
Publisher(s):This list provides current journal articles and professional publications related to elder abuse.
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January 2013
Partnering to Address Faith and Safety: A Guide for Faith Leaders and Domestic and Sexual Violence Service Providers to Assist Older Victims of Abuse
Publisher(s):Safe Havens Interfaith Partnership Against Domestic Violence, National Clearinghouse on Abuse in Later Life (NCALL)
This guide provides ideas, best practices and strategies for domestic and sexual violence service providers and faith leaders to build partnerships that support older victims and survivors.
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January 2013
Rural Domestic and Sexual Abuse Program Advocates: Making a Difference in the Lives of Older Survivors of Abuse
Publisher(s): Document provides rural domestic and sexual abuse service providers with a variety of tools, strategies, and resources to effectively respond to the unique challenges of abuse in later life cases.
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October 2012
Abuse in Later Life Resource Packet
Publisher(s):This resource packet was developed for the Women of Color Network Leadership Academy and includes factsheets, safety planning tips, technology safety considerations and other tools relevant in responding to or preventing abuse in later life.
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April 2011
Abuse in Later Life Wheel
Publisher(s):This abuse in later life power and control wheel describes different types of abuses that occur in later life and tactics used by abusers to exercise power and control over their victims. This wheel was developed in consultation with survivors of later life abuse.
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January 2011
Mandatory Reporting of Elder Abuse for Victim Service Providers: 6-Part Series of Information Sheets
Publisher(s):These fact sheets were adapted from a longer article by Jessica Mindlin, Esq., and Bonnie Brandl, MSW, entitled, “Respecting Elders, Protecting Elders: Untangling the Mystery of What Sexual Assault Advocates Need to Know About the Mandatory Reporting of Elder Abuse” published in Reshape (Spring 2011; no. 27).
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January 2011
Golden Voices: Support Groups for Older Abused Women
Publisher(s):This manual is designed to help professionals start a support group for older survivors of domestic abuse.
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January 2010
Elder Abuse and Faith: A Guide for Service Providers on Reaching out to Faith-Based Organizations Regarding Elder Abuse
Publisher(s):Safe Havens Interfaith Partnership Against Domestic Violence, National Clearinghouse on Abuse in Later Life (NCALL)
This document addresses outreach challenges that service providers may encounter when reaching out to faith-based organizations and offers strategies that may help respond to those challenges.
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January 2007
Caregiver Challenges
Publisher(s):Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS), National Clearinghouse on Abuse in Later Life (NCALL)
These four (4) booklets, produced in collaboration with the National Clearinghouse on Abuse in Later Life, provide information to caregivers who may have questions about elder abuse, neglect or exploitation. A power and control wheel for abuse of people with developmental disabilities by a caregiver is included.