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A systematic evaluation of a multidisciplinary social work-lawyer elder mistreatment intervention model
- Authors:
- RIZZO Victoria M., BURNE David, CHALFY Amy
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Elder Abuse and Neglect, 27(1), 2015, pp.1-18.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
This study introduces a conceptually based, systematic evaluation process employing multivariate techniques to evaluate a multidisciplinary social work-lawyer intervention model (JASA-LEAP). Logistic regression analyses were used with a random sample of case records (n = 250) from three intervention sites. Client retention, programme fidelity, and exposure to multidisciplinary services were significantly related to reduction in mistreatment risk at case closure. Female gender, married status, and living with perpetrator significantly predicted unfavourable outcomes. This study extends the elder mistreatment programme evaluation literature beyond descriptive/bivariate evaluation strategies. Findings suggest that a multidisciplinary social work-lawyer elder mistreatment intervention model is a successful approach. (Edited publisher abstract)