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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.
- 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 :: - 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 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 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 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. [PDF.
- 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] (January, 2003)
- 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] (June 12, 2002)
- 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] (January, 2000)
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