Storey, Jennifer E., Perka, Melanie R. (2018) Reaching Out for Help: Recommendations for Practice Based on an In-Depth Analysis of an Elder Abuse Intervention Programme. The British Journal of Social Work, 48 (4). pp. 1052-1070. ISSN 0045-3102. E-ISSN 1468-263X. (doi:10.1093/bjsw/bcy039) (KAR id:81175)
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Abstract
Elder abuse is a growing public health concern with serious and sometimes fatal consequences. Intervention research is lacking despite its potential value to victim protection. This study investigates the first and longest running social work intervention program for elder abuse in Canada. The aim of this study is to provide a better understanding of the scope of the problem and needs of the population to inform program development through the recommendations made. 164 cases of elder abuse reported from January 2012 to April 2014 were examined. Case characteristics and related recommendations are reported. Third parties reported most abuse, which was typically emotional and financial
Item Type: | Article |
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DOI/Identification number: | 10.1093/bjsw/bcy039 |
Uncontrolled keywords: | Elder abuse, social work intervention program, elder mistreatment, elder abuse and neglect prevention, abuse of older persons |
Subjects: | H Social Sciences |
Divisions: | Divisions > Division of Human and Social Sciences > School of Psychology |
Depositing User: | Jennifer Storey |
Date Deposited: | 11 May 2020 14:19 UTC |
Last Modified: | 09 Dec 2022 06:34 UTC |
Resource URI: | https://kar.kent.ac.uk/id/eprint/81175 (The current URI for this page, for reference purposes) |
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