This presentation slide deck from the National Center on Law & Elder Rights addresses elder abuse and Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) protections for survivors of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking (collectively…
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This chapter summary from the National Center on Law & Elder Rights details Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) protections for survivors of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking (collectively “VAWA crimes”) applying to…
This summary report begins with a brief overview of elder abuse and abuse in later life. Subsequent sections describe seven key guiding principles as well as minimum guidelines and practice strategies for advocates to consider…
Abuse of elders requires the attention and involvement of the entire community. This report raises awareness of this social ill, so that tribes and villages can develop distinct, local strategies aimed at eradicating harm and…
Perpetrators of intimate partner violence, sexual assault and stalking cause deep and lifelong economic impacts for survivors including job loss, diminished savings, deteriorated health and debt. The resulting cost of physical violence and the consequences…
