Elder abuse and crime
These publications focus on the problem of crime against older people through the experiences of older people themselves, and explore how such crimes can be prevented.
AGEToday: crime
Issue 3 of a quarterly briefing magazine (five issues) that comprises a useful resource on different age-related issues.
Date of publication: Winter 2002
Pages: 24
Price: Free
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Hidden Voices: older people's experience of abuse
Action on Elder Abuse
Neglect and mistreatment of older people are far from isolated occurrences, not least in care environments. This disturbing report, based on findings from calls to the Elder Abuse Response helpline over several years, outlines the extent and nature of the abuse of older people. It calls for action on the part of policy makers, practitioners, voluntary organisations and public to meet the challenge of preventing further abuse, and to protect the rights of older people.
ISBN: 1-904528-80-5
Date of publication: 2004
Pages: 48
Price: £10 (plus £1 p&p)
Available from Action on Elder Abuse, Astral House, 1268 London Road, London SW16 4ER (Tel: 020 8765 7000; or order online at www.elderabuse.org.uk)
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Older People and Fear of Crime – the Next Steps
comprising:
Older People and Fear of Crime
Tackling Older People's Fear of Crime
Fear of crime can prevent older people leading fulfilled and independent lives, forcing many to become isolated and prisoners in their own homes. This two-volume report, presented in a library case, is published by the Help the Aged SeniorSafety Campaign, which aims to raise awareness of and tackle the threat that crime and the fear of crime pose to older people's independence by influencing policy and practices, and developing direct services. This important work reviews a range of existing crime reduction strategies and shows how success depends on widespread consultation and effective co-operation. The reports are also available separately (see below).
ISBN: 0-905852-86-9
Date of publication: 2002
Pages: 64+38
Price: £20
The first report, Older People and Fear of Crime, examines fear of crime and asks what is being done to tackle it. Dr Alan Burnett of Help the Aged reviews existing research to find out who is afraid of what, where and when, and assesses the impact older people's fear of crime – justified or not – has on their lives.
ISBN: 0-905852-84-2
Date of publication: 2002
Pages: 64
Price: £12
In the second report, Tackling Older People's Fear of Crime, Help the Aged proposes a ten-point action plan, for practitioners, to reduce both crime and the fear of crime.
ISBN: 0-905852-85-0
Date of publication: 2002
Pages: 38
Price: £8.50
Older Women and Domestic Violence
Imogen Blood
For many older survivors of domestic violence, suffering in silence is the norm. Their reluctance to speak out, combined with low awareness among other people, means that too many women are not getting the help they need. Based on research by the Older Homelessness Development Project, this report looks at the services available for older survivors of domestic violence and the barriers to take-up. It recommends ways to make services more attractive and between elder abuse and domestic violence.
ISBN: 1-904528-09-0
Date of publication: 2004
Pages: 56
Price: £8
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Putting a Stop to the Abuse of Older People
Jacki Pritchard
The harming or mistreating of older people is surprisingly common but is often well hidden. Victims may not ask for help, so abuse can be difficult to identify and to address, and it is certainly little talked about. This booklet explains what to look out for and how you may be able to help.
ISBN: 1-904528-98-8
Date of publication: 2006
Pages: 10
Price: Free
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