Older adults (65+)
Office of Justice Programs: Elder Abuse Special Feature
To address the need for resources and strategies related to elder abuse, the Office of Justice Programs presents this compilation of publications and related materials focusing on physical, sexual, and psychological abuse; neglect; and financial exploitation.
Bruising as a Forensic Marker of Physical Elder Abuse
Date Published
February 2009
Agencies
NIJ-Sponsored
Elderly Victims of Sexual Abuse and Their Offenders
Date Published
June 2006
Agencies
NIJ-Sponsored
Bruising in the Geriatric Population
Date Published
June 2006
Agencies
NIJ-Sponsored
National Elder Mistreatment Study
Date Published
March 2008
Agencies
NIJ-Sponsored
American Bar Association: Commission on Law and Aging
The Commission examines a wide range of legal issues affecting the elderly, including elder abuse. View the OVC-sponsored Commission report, Elder Abuse Fatality Review Teams: A Replication Manual.
Course of Domestic Abuse among Chicago's Elderly: Risk Factors, Protective Behaviors, and Police Intervention
Date Published
December 2010
Agencies
NIJ-Sponsored
First Response to Victims of Crime -- Japanese
Date Published
December 2001
Agencies
OVC
National Indian Council on Aging, Inc.
The National Indian Council on Aging, Inc. advocates for American Indian and Alaska Native elders, striving to better the lives of the Nation's Indigenous seniors through advocacy, employment training, dissemination of information, and data support.
AgingStats.gov
The Federal Interagency Forum on Aging-Related Statistics was initially established in 1986, with the goal of bringing together Federal agencies that share a common interest in improving aging-related data. The Forum has played a key role by critically evaluating existing data resources and limitations, stimulating new database development, encouraging cooperation and data sharing among Federal agencies, and preparing collaborative statistical reports.
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services: Eldercare Locator
This toll free service (800-677-1116) helps older adults and their caregivers find local services for seniors, including home care, transportation, housing alternatives, home repair, recreation, social activities, and legal and other community services. The directory is a service of the U.S. Administration for Community Living.
Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network (RAINN)
RAINN operates a 24-hour hotline for English- and Spanish-speaking survivors of sexual assault (call 800-656-HOPE, text HOPE to 64673, or chat online). RAINN provides a safe, secure, and anonymous place for victims to get help. RAINN also works to promote education and prevention of sexual assault and compiles and shares links to legal resources, including the State Mandatory Regulations regarding children and the elderly.
National Center on Elder Abuse
The National Center on Elder Abuse provides the latest information regarding research, training, best practices, news, and resources on elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation to professionals and the public.
National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys
The National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys provides information, education, networking, and assistance on the many specialized issues involved with legal services to older adults and persons with disabilities.
AARP
Besides providing services and benefits to its members, AARP is an advocacy organization for issues that affect individuals ages 50 and over. The website provides information on topics such as identity theft, elder abuse, fraud, and more.
The Crime Victims Center
The Crime Victims Center is a community and victims’ rights organization dedicated to the prevention and treatment of sexual abuse and the provision of comprehensive, trauma-informed support services to victims of violent crime and elderly, minor, and disabled victims of all crime.
National Council on Child Abuse and Family Violence
The National Council on Child Abuse and Family Violence provides intergenerational violence prevention services by bringing together community and national stakeholders, professionals, and volunteers to prevent family violence, child abuse and neglect, spouse/partner abuse, and elder abuse.
Foundation Aiding the Elderly
The Foundation Aiding the Elderly works to bring about national reforms and enforcement of the laws governing the long-term care industry and its regulatory agencies to assure proper care; civil rights; and meaningful, dignified life for older individuals in long-term care facilities.
National Adult Protective Services Association
The National Adult Protective Services Association provides state Adult Protective Services program administrators and staff with a forum for sharing information, solving problems, and improving the quality of services for victims of elder and vulnerable adult abuse.
National Clearinghouse on Abuse in Later Life
The mission of the National Clearinghouse on Abuse in Later Life is to eliminate abuse in later life by challenging beliefs, policies, practices, and systems that allow abuse to occur and continue and to improve safety, services, and support to victims through advocacy and education.