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Safety and Abuse: Resources

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Publications

1.   Age Page: Crime and Older People - This fact sheet discusses fraud, identity theft, and elder abuse and explains what you can do to protect yourself from these crimes.

   http://www.niapublications.org/agepages/crime.asp

2.     Domestic Violence: Older Women Can Be Victims Too - This fact sheet lists some of the warning signs of domestic abuse that occurs later in life.

   http://www.ncea.aoa.gov/NCEAroot/Main_Site/pdf/publication/OLDERWOMEN2-COLUMNFINAL10-11-05.pdf...

3.   Elder Abuse Prevention - This publication gives information on the prevalence of elder abuse, what types of abuse are common, and what the Administration on Aging is doing to combat this problem.

   http://www.aoa.gov/eldfam/Elder_Rights/Elder_Abuse/Elder_Abuse.aspx

4.   Older Americans Act - Title VII Vulnerable Elder Rights Protection has proven instrumental in promoting public education and interagency coordination to address elder abuse. This site discusses the act and ways to learn about older american rights.

   http://www.ncea.aoa.gov/NCEAroot/Main_Site/Library/Laws/Older_Americans_Act.aspx

5. Elder Abuse and Neglect: In Search of Solutions (Copyright © American Psychological Association) - This online publication provides information on the signs of elder abuse. It explains why elder abuse may occur, ways to prevent it, and what to do if elder abuse is suspected. A list of resources is also provided at the end of the publication.

   http://www.apa.org/pi/aging/eldabuse.html

6. Elder Abuse Helplines and Hotlines (Copyright © NCEA) - This publication lists elder abuse hotlines by state.

   http://www.ncea.aoa.gov/NCEAroot/Main_Site/Find_Help/Help_Hotline.aspx

7. Elder Mistreatment (Copyright © AGS) - Elder mistreatment means that someone either does something or fails to do something that harms an elderly person or threatens the health and welfare of an elderly person. This fact sheet discusses forms of elder abuse and where to go for help.

   http://www.healthinaging.org/agingintheknow/chapters_ch_trial.asp?ch=9

8. Help for Victims and Vulnerable Persons (Copyright © NCPEA) - This publication links to information about where to find help if you or someone you know is a victim of elder abuse.

   http://www.preventelderabuse.org/help/help.html

9. Major Types of Elder Abuse (Copyright © NCEA) - This publication provides information on the many different types of elder abuse, which can include: physical, sexual, emotional or psychological abuse, neglect, abandonment, and financial or material exploitation. It also contains information on elderly "self-neglect" as a form of abuse.

   http://www.ncea.aoa.gov/NCEAroot/Main_Site/FAQ/Basics/Types_Of_Abuse.aspx

Organizations

1.   Administration on Aging, HHS
2.   National Center on Elder Abuse
3. National Center for Victims of Crime
4. National Committee for the Prevention of Elder Abuse
5. National Domestic Violence Hotline
6. National Senior Citizens Law Center
7. Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network

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