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Abused Seniors Turn to Alameda Court for Help - The California Bar Journal describes the special elder abuse court session created by Alameda County Superior Court Judge Julie Conger.

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

Clearinghouse on Abuse and Neglect of the Elderly (CANE) - From the University of Delaware, this computerized collection of elder abuse resources and materials includes over 3,700 holdings and can be searched.

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

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

Elder Abuse - Indiana, Clark County Prosecuting Attorney - Examines the causes of elder abuse. Includes applicable Indiana laws and Adult Protective Services information.

Elder Abuse and 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.

Elder Abuse and Neglect - 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.

Elder Abuse Prevention - Administration on Aging Fact Sheet - Defines five types of elder abuse/neglect. Describes the role of the Administration on Aging; Includes 1996 statistics of elder abuse incidents.

Elder Abuse: Second Report of Session 2003-04 - House of Commons Health Committee comprehensive study of elder abuse, a hidden and often ignored problem in British society. [PDF]

Elder Justice and Protection - Stopping the Abuse - U.S. Senate hearing of August 20, 2003 to examine the problem of elder abuse and issues related to prevention, reporting and prosecution.

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

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.

Elderly Parents Abandoned at Hospitals - Arab News Report - February 2005 report describing three neglect cases involving elderly Saudis.

eMedicine - Elder Abuse - Article by Laurel H Krouse,M.D. offering guidelines for emergency physicians.

First Response to Elderly Victims of Crime 2001 - From the U.S. Department of Justice, guidelines for law enforcement officers responding to elderly victims of crime.

Lawmakers Fail on Oversight Legislation - Newsday.com Report - Comprehensive investigation on the lack of regulation over assisted living facilities in New York State, from staff reporter Lauren Terrazzano.

National Adult Protective Services Association (NAPSA) - 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.

National Center on Elder Abuse (NCEA) - Offers fact sheets, reporting numbers, news, a list of NCEA publications, bibliographies, statistics and resources.

National Clearinghouse on Abuse in Later Life (NCALL) - Focuses on program development, policy, technical assistance and training addressing the nexus between domestic violence, sexual assault and elder abuse.

NDAA Policy Positions on Elder Abuse, Neglect and Financial Exploitation - The National District Attorneys Association studies the magnitude of the problem and reviews best practices.

Nonfatal Physical Assaults Related Injuries in Seniors, 2001 - Center for Disease Control study among persons aged 60 and above, treated in U.S. hospital emergency departments.

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

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

Prosecutor's Brief - The California District Attorney Association offers a comprehensive series of articles on the challenges of elder abuse prosecution. [PDF]

SafeState: California Elder Abuse Media Campaign - California Attorney General resource providing information on prevention, community forums, news release and television spots.

Saving our Seniors - Preventing Elder Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation - United States Senate hearing of June 14, 2001 before the Special Committee on Aging.

State of Oregon Governor's Elder Abuse Task Force - This public safety review team issued its final report in October 2004 and gives comprehensive recommendations to protect vulnerable adults in the state. [PDF]

UI Study Shows How State Laws Affect Elder Abuse Documentation - University of Iowa research finds that relevant US laws vary greatly and impact the level of reporting across the states.

U.S. Senate Elder Justice Hearings - June 18, 2002 - The U.S. Senate Committee on Finance makes available the full statement of Members and witnesses on protecting seniors from abuse and neglect.

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

Why Elder Abuse Continues to Elude the Health Care System - Discusses why medical personnel should receive more training to identify and report elder mistreatment. Includes case studies and explains the need for interdisciplinary cooperation. [PDF]

Evaluation of Oregon's Response to Adult and Elder Abuse - 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. [PDF]

Crimes Against Persons Age 65 or Older, 1992-1997 - 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. [PDF]