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Kentucky's local elder abuse coordinating councils: a model for other states
- Authors:
- TEASTER Pamela B., WANGMO Tenzin
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Elder Abuse and Neglect, 22(1-2), January 2010, pp.191-206.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
This paper describes a 1998-2008 study of a statewide (Kentucky, USA) multi-disciplinary team approach to elder abuse, and is based on previous surveys conducted for the National Center on Elder Abuse (reported, 2003). In 1998, Kentucky set up Local Coordinating Councils on Elder Abuse (LCCEAs) with the purpose of intervening in cases of elder abuse in local communities. In 2008, 39 LCCEAs were covering 112 of 120 counties in Kentucky, but nearly 50% of these had existed for three years or less. LCCEAs were surveyed between February and September 2007 about their roles, processes, varieties and accomplishments. A range of services were provided including expert consultations and keeping members up-to-date with programs, legislation and other services available. Roles were defined as “identifying service gaps and systemic problems and advocating for change”, but overall in practice this study shows LCCEAs were acting mainly as educators. Other findings showed that 50% of LCCEAs conducted case reviews, which in most covered the full range of case types. All LCCEAs experienced a lack funding, which generally “came from a patchwork of sources” and is described, by these authors as “inadequate and unreliable”. They call for committed staffing, constant funding, clear visions and goals and uniform and consistent outcome measuring to ensure the long term viability of better integrated and functioning LCCEAs in the future.
Combating elder financial abuse: a multi-disciplinary approach to a growth problem
- Authors:
- MALKS Betty, BUCKMASTER Jamie, CUNINGHAM Laura
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Elder Abuse and Neglect, 15(3/4), 2003, pp.55-69.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
While the number of violent crimes in the United States is decreasing, financial crimes against the elderly are increasing due to the aging of the overall population and greater concentration of wealth among older people. The United States, along with the rest of the world, is experiencing dramatic growth of its senior populace; and financial abuse of the elderly is also dramatically rising. Santa Clara County, California's response to this problem via their model programme emphasizing a multi-disciplinary approach to combating financial abuse is discussed. (Copies of this article are available from: Haworth Document Delivery Centre, Haworth Press Inc., 10 Alice Street, Binghamton, NY 13904-1580)
The S.A.V.E. project: one year on
- Author:
- LEWISHAM. Social Services Department
- Publisher:
- Lewisham. Social Services Department
- Publication year:
- 1994
- Pagination:
- 8p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Report from a multidisciplinary project which aims to discover more about abuse of elderly people in Lewisham and to devise methods of supporting older people and their carers.
SAVE and prosper
- Author:
- FRANCIS Joy
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 3.6.93, 1993, p.8.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Earlier this month a multidisciplinary project to tackle elder abuse called Support and Advice for Vulnerable Adults, (SAVE) was launched in Lewisham. The core aims and objectives of SAVE are to find out more about elder abuse in Lewisham, raise awareness among staff and the community, develop effective preventive measures and develop practice methods to deal with disclosure. Looks at the project's strategies for the future.
Findings from an elder abuse forensic center
- Authors:
- WIGLESWORTH Aileen, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Gerontologist, 46(2), April 2006, pp.277-283.
- Publisher:
- Oxford University Press
The first Elder Abuse Forensic Center (EAFC) in the United States was instituted in 2003. People from a variety of disciplines, including Adult Protective Services social workers, law enforcement, the district attorney's office, a medical response team, public guardian deputies, ombudsmen, mental health services, a victim advocate, and a domestic violence expert work cooperatively on cases of elder and dependent-adult mistreatment. Researchers conducted an assessment of the EAFC's impact on the efficiency and effectiveness of the collaboration. Mixed quantitative and qualitative methods included statistical analysis of data from outcome surveys of EAFC collaborators and illustrative case studies developed from case files and structured interviews. Mean survey scores evaluating the efficiency and effectiveness of the collaboration were significantly better than neutral responses. Case studies show efficient and effective case management through cooperation of the collaborating agencies. Survey results clearly support perceptions exemplified in case studies. An EAFC enhances the efficiency and effectiveness of those who address elder abuse in one community, which in turn leads to improved outcomes. Continued analysis to identify strengths, weaknesses, and cost effectiveness of the EAFC model is ongoing.
Rating of interagency working relationship and associated factors in protective services
- Author:
- BALASWAMY Shantha
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Elder Abuse and Neglect, 14(1), 2002, pp.1-20.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
Many agencies and occupational groups are involved in reporting, investigation, planning intervention and treatment in cases of elder maltreatment. Collaborative efforts between mandated adult protective services and community agencies are critical in assisting elderly victims of maltreatment as it requires knowledge, resources and skills of many occupational groups from diverse disciplines. Explores the overall evaluation of the relationship between interacting agencies from the perspective of diverse occupational groups who work with elder maltreatment cases, and examines the factors associated with the overall ratings of the relationship between agencies. Findings are reported along with suggestions and directions for greater collaboration and improved coordination among agencies. (Copies of this article are available from: Haworth Document Delivery Centre, Haworth Press Inc., 10 Alice Street Binghamton, NY 13904-1580.)
Elder abuse: new perspectives and ways forward; report of Ageing Update conferences organised in collaboration with Social Services Inspectorate, Department of Health and the Association of Directors of Social Services, 6/7 June 1996
- Editor:
- MCCREADIE Claudine
- Publisher:
- Age Concern Institute of Gerontology
- Publication year:
- 1996
- Pagination:
- 30p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
Report of a conference. Includes papers on: elder protection and what can be learned from child protection in the community; adult abuse; and learning from inter-agency initiatives in domestic violence.
SSI practice guidelines 'No longer afraid: the safeguard of older people in domestic settings; report of 2 study days
- Author:
- GREAT BRITAIN. Department of Health. Social Services Inspectorate
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Department of Health. Social Services Inspectorate
- Publication year:
- 1995
- Pagination:
- 2p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Letter accompanying the report of a 2 day seminar on the abuse of older people and the responses of the agencies concerned.
Abuse of older people in domestic settings: a report on two SSI seminars
- Author:
- GREAT BRITAIN. Department of Health. Social Services Inspectorate
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Department of Health. Social Services Inspectorate
- Publication year:
- 1994
- Pagination:
- 30p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
Report from 2 seminars organised to disseminate the DoH guidelines on elder abuse 'No longer afraid', and to share experiences of work in this field. Includes chapters on: empowering older people; recognising abuse; responding to abuse; and working across agencies.
Organizational structures of elder abuse reporting systems
- Author:
- MUKHERJEE Dhrubodhi
- Journal article citation:
- Administration in Social Work, 35(5), November 2011, pp.517-531.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
This study investigated the evolution, structure, and processes of state-wide administrative structures of elder abuse reporting systems in the United States. It also reviewed the policies that underpinned the mechanisms and administration of elder abuse reporting systems, and examined the available descriptive data on service-delivery models across states to further describe the characteristics of the system. The study asked: what type of entities form the elder abuse reporting system; is the information-gathering network of the system centralised or decentralised; does service delivery employ public-private partnership and involvement of multidisciplinary teams of service providers; and how are these characteristics distributed across states? Findings revealed that the centralisation of the reporting structure highlighted the lack of coordination amongst service providers, resulting in discrepancies in the reporting mechanism. The possible variation in the reporting of elder abuse is discussed.