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Consumer fraud and the elderly: a review of Canadian challenges and initiatives
- Author:
- COHEN Carole A.
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Gerontological Social Work, 46(3/4), 2006, pp.137-144.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
Financial abuse is the most common type of elder abuse. Consumer fraud, a form of financial abuse perpetrated by criminals who do not know the victim, is not well studied. Seniors represent a disproportionate percentage of the victims of consumer fraud. This article reviews the data on the prevalence of consumer fraud (primarily telemarketing scams) in Canada. It examines the reasons why Canadian seniors are targets of fraud. It also describes many unique initiatives developed at the local, provincial and national level in Canada to educate seniors and those who care for them about the types of scams and the risks of fraud. (Copies of this article are available from: Haworth Document Delivery Centre, Haworth Press Inc., 10 Alice Street, Binghamton, NY 13904-1580).
Enhancing and evaluating the capacity of elder abuse fatality review teams to assist victim services
- Authors:
- BURNETT Jason, DYER Carmel Bitondo, HEISLER Candace J.
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Elder Abuse and Neglect, 33(2), 2021, pp.107-122.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
Fatality review teams (FRTs) have been historically helpful in identifying systemic issues that may lead to child and domestic violence deaths to improve responses, guide prevention efforts, and better serve victims. More recently, these teams have formed to address similar concerns in elder abuse matters. The American Bar Association Commission on Law and Aging received an early grant to study elder abuse fatality review teams (EAFRTs) and in 2005 created its first Replication Guide. The current study reports on a subsequent national survey of EAFRTs, conducted 14 years later to identify important similarities and differences in team operations, impact and sustainability. EAFRTs are growing nationally in numbers, have positive impacts on member elder abuse and victim services knowledge, skills and confidence, but experience challenges to impact evaluability and sustainability due to low funding and membership time, turnover and commitment. Recommendations for supporting newly developing and currently functioning EAFRTs are provided. (Edited publisher abstract)
Disclosure among victims of elder abuse in healthcare settings: a missing piece in the overall effort toward detection
- Authors:
- TRUONG Carol, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Elder Abuse and Neglect, 31(2), 2019, pp.181-190.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
Elder abuse remains a largely hidden problem in our society and only a small minority of victims are connected to formal support/protective services. Healthcare settings have been identified as a critical milieu to uncover cases of elder abuse; however, under-detection in these settings is a major issue. Victimization disclosure is an important component within the overall detection effort, yet it has received little attention in the elder abuse literature. Drawing on relevant literature from other domains of family/interpersonal violence, this article highlights the disclosure process, as well as disclosure barriers, facilitators, and competencies to consider when working with older adults. (Edited publisher abstract)
The victim-offender overlap in late adulthood
- Authors:
- REISIG Michael D., HOLTFRETER Kristy
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Elder Abuse and Neglect, 30(2), 2018, pp.144-166.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
This study contributes to the general knowledge of the victim–offender overlap by determining whether the phenomenon exists among older adults and whether known correlates of crime and victimisation explain the relationship. Cross-sectional survey data from telephone interviews conducted with individuals 60 years and older (N = 2,000) residing in Arizona and Florida are used to estimate confirmatory factor models for both victimisation and criminal offending. The results from a series of multivariate regression models show that victimisation is associated with criminal offending. While factors such as low self-control, depression, and spending time in commercial drinking establishments partially attenuate the victimisation–crime link, the statistically significant relationship persists in a multivariate context. Further testing indicates that the observed findings are robust across measurement and modeling strategies. Coupled with prior research, the results support the argument that the victim–offender overlap exists (and is difficult to explain) over the life course. (Edited publisher abstract)
Spotlight on elder abuse as reported by the Russian mass media
- Author:
- PUCHKOV Pavel
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Adult Protection, 13(1), February 2011, pp.27-35.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
This paper analyses the phenomenon of elder abuse in Russia using information gathered from Russian newspapers. The data were gathered through a review of the four local and national periodical newspapers over a 10-year period from 1998 to 2008. The articles were subjected to in-depth content. The overall study purpose was to determine the facts on the current situation of elder abuse in families in Russia. Six hundred and forty six articles were found relating to elder abuse, representing just 9.5% of reported crime, with crimes including physical abuse, theft, rape, murder and threats. Almost all cases of crime were perpetrated in the home, usually by someone who was known. Overall, the number of crimes reported in newspapers was small compared to other crimes, and abuse by family members was rarely mentioned. The author concludes that the reporting in mass media is effectively pushing gerontological issues towards the periphery of social problems, a problem that needs redressing.
Guidance on prosecuting crimes against older people
- Author:
- GREAT BRITAIN. Crown Prosecution Service
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Crown Prosecution Service
- Publication year:
- 2008
- Pagination:
- 40p.
- Place of publication:
- London
The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) has already demonstrated their commitment to diversity and to better protecting the vulnerable. This policy goes one step further and explains exactly how the CPS will apply best practice, protect victims and witnesses and prosecute this abhorrent crime effective. The issues addressed in the policy include how the CPS will support older people as victims and witnesses of crime; what special measures - such as screens in court or video links to their home - are available; what happens if the victim withdraws support or no longer wishes to give evidence and continuing a case where that has happened. The policy also summarises some of the wide and complex range of crimes which older people may experience.
Journal of Elder Abuse and Neglect
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
This is the journal of the National Committee for the Prevention of Elder Abuse and Neglect. It aims to look at the causes, effects, treatment, and prevention of the mistreatment of older people. The journal is peer-reviewed. This journal is indexed and abstracted selectively on Social Care Online.
A randomized-control trial testing the impact of a multidisciplinary team response to older adult maltreatment
- Authors:
- DEPRINCE Anne P., et al
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Elder Abuse and Neglect, 31(4-5), 2019, pp.307-324.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
Forensic center multidisciplinary teams (MDTs) have emerged to address older adult maltreatment; however, little research is available on this approach. The current study employed a randomized-control design to test the impact of a victim-focused, forensic center MDT relative to usual care (UC) on older adult victim and criminal justice outcomes. Cases of abuse, neglect, and/or financial exploitation involving a perpetrator in a position of trust were randomly assigned to MDT or UC. Outcomes were assessed via interviews with older adult victims, system-based advocates' surveys, and administrative data. According to system-based advocates, MDT had a better prognosis, higher across-agency coordination, and more types of engaged services relative to UC. Administrative data indicated low rates of APS case openings and prosecution. Findings provide support for continued use of MDTs following older adult maltreatment and highlight difficulties engaging older adults given the complex social and material circumstances often related to maltreatment. (Publisher abstract)
Utilization of formal support services for elder abuse: do informal supporters make a difference?
- Authors:
- BURNES David, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Gerontologist, 59(4), 2019, pp.619-624.
- Publisher:
- Oxford University Press
Background and Objectives: Few elder abuse (EA) victims ever seek or receive assistance from formal support services designed to mitigate risk and harm of revictimization. This study examined whether the presence of third-party “concerned persons” in victims’ personal social networks plays a role in enabling formal support service utilization. Research Design and Methods: A representative population-based survey administered to adults (n = 800) in New York State identified 83 EA cases from the past year. Penalized likelihood logistic regression was used to examine the relationship between availability of a concerned person and victim formal support services usage. Results: EA victims who had a concerned person in their personal life were significantly more likely to use formal EA support services than victims without a concerned person. EA victims who lived with their perpetrator were significantly less likely to use formal services. Discussion and Implications: Third-party concerned persons represent a critical population to target in efforts designed to promote EA victim help-seeking. (Edited publisher abstract)
Access to justice for victims/survivors of elder abuse: a qualitative study
- Authors:
- CLARKE Alan, WILLIAMS John, WYDALL Sarah
- Journal article citation:
- Social Policy and Society, 15(2), 2016, pp.207-220.
- Publisher:
- Cambridge University Press
Elder abuse can be conceptualised as a social problem, a crime problem and a human rights issue. This article presents the findings from an evaluation of the ‘Access to Justice’ Pilot Project for victims/survivors of elder abuse, which was launched in 2010 as part of the Welsh Government's six-year integrated strategy for tackling domestic abuse. It was designed to address the needs of older people in domestic settings and facilitate their access to criminal and civil justice options. Between April and July 2012, case study data were obtained for 131 individuals. A total of thirty-three interviews and a focus group were conducted with service providers, potential service users and practitioners drawn from relevant statutory and third sector groups. The article explores multi-agency responses to elder abuse and addresses the victim‒perpetrator dynamic. Reactive and proactive types of perpetrator behaviour are identified and interdependence is described as a feature of the victim‒perpetrator relationship. (Publisher abstract)