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The County Welfare Directors Association of California presents a detailed profile of abuse reports received and the situations to which APS social workers respond.

The California Bar Journal describes the special elder abuse court session created by Alameda County Superior Court Judge Julie Conger.

The Inspector General for the Texas Health and Human Services Commission documents a breakdown of APS services placing seniors at risk in this extensive 2004 report.

Explores the relationship between substance abuse and elder abuse, co-dependency and special challenges to providing services.

From the University of Delaware, this computerized collection of elder abuse resources and materials includes over 3,700 holdings and can be searched.

U.S. Department of Justice study of violence and property crimes against the elderly with a focus on trends, gender, race, income and victim-offender relationship.

From a social worker's point of view: types of Elder Abuse, causes and prevention.

House of Commons Health Committee comprehensive study of elder abuse, a hidden and often ignored problem in British society.

From the University of Illinois, this site provides definitions, case studies, victim and abuser profiles. Includes local telephone numbers to report abuse.

Examines the causes of elder abuse. Includes applicable Indiana laws and Adult Protective Services information.

Defines five types of elder abuse/neglect. Describes the role of the Administration on Aging; Includes 1996 statistics of elder abuse incidents.

From Webster University, this site examines the problem of abuse and neglect as well as its potential causes. Gives suggestions for intervening and discusses self-neglect.

This APA Office on Aging site describes the different types of abuse and neglect, why abuse occurs, warning signs, caregiver issues, cultural issues and reporting guidelines.

U.S. Senate hearing of August 20, 2003 to examine the problem of elder abuse and issues related to prevention, reporting and prosecution.

The National Academy of Sciences offers this draft report on elder mistreatment, abuse, neglect and exploitation in an aging America.

The Committee on National Statistics offers this 2002 comprehensive study of the issue in open book format through the National Academies Press.

February 2005 report describing three neglect cases involving elderly Saudis.

This report to the Oregon Attorney General Elder Abuse Task Force reviews funding, best practices and adult protective services in Ohio, Texas, Utah and Wisconsin.

From the U.S. Department of Justice, guidelines for law enforcement officers responding to elderly victims of crime.

Comprehensive investigation on the lack of regulation over assisted living facilities in New York State, from staff reporter Lauren Terrazzano.

The National District Attorneys Association studies the magnitude of the problem and reviews best practices.

US non-profit association to share information and improve quality of services for victims of elder and vulnerable adult abuse. Includes training and conferences information.

Offers fact sheets, reporting numbers, news, a list of NCEA publications, bibliographies, statistics and resources.

Focuses on program development, policy, technical assistance and training addressing the nexus between domestic violence, sexual assault and elder abuse.

Center for Disease Control study among persons aged 60 and above, treated in U.S. hospital emergency departments.

The Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services offers this comprehensive review of issues facing vulnerable adults including abuse, isolation, fraud, exploitation and self-neglect.

Describes different types of abuse in non-institutional settings and how Canadian law protects elders. Includes case stories written from the seniors' perspective.

Comprehensive overview of elder maltreatment in Australia. Includes research articles, legal issues, and local resources.

The World Health Organization explains its global response to the problem. Includes the Toronto Declaration and focus group reports from eight countries.

The California District Attorney Association offers a comprehensive series of articles on the challenges of elder abuse prosecution.

California Attorney General resource providing information on prevention, community forums, news release and television spots.

United States Senate hearing of June 14, 2001 before the Special Committee on Aging.

This public safety review team issued its final report in October 2004 and gives comprehensive recommendations to protect vulnerable adults in the state.

Conflict Resolution Network Canada ongoing collaborative project between eight community organizations within the Waterloo Region. Includes a project manual.

The U.S. Senate Committee on Finance makes available the full statement of Members and witnesses on protecting seniors from abuse and neglect.

University of Iowa research finds that relevant US laws vary greatly and impact the level of reporting across the states.

Discusses why medical personnel should receive more training to identify and report elder mistreatment. Includes case studies and explains the need for interdisciplinary cooperation.

Archive of articles focusing on training, research, policy, interventions and culture to assist professionals working with at-risk elders and adults with disabilities.

Article by Laurel H Krouse,M.D. offering guidelines for emergency physicians.