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American
Association of Retired Persons (AARP)
The
American Association of Retired Persons is the nation's
leading organization for people over the age of 50. Several
of its divisions have services or special programs related
to elder abuse. These include the Fraud Fighters Program
Kit, Abused Elders or Older Battered Women? Report on the
AARP Forum, and Survey of Services for Older Battered. AARP
also assists communities interested in setting up money
management and volunteer guardianship programs.
Contact:
AARP 601 E Street, N.W.
Washington, DC 20049
Telephone: (202) 434-AARP
Website: http://www.aarp.org
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American
Prosecutors Research Institute
The
American Prosecutors Research Institute was established
in 1984 by the Board of Directors of the National District
Attorneys Association to provide practical and direct services
to prosecutors and allied professionals. The staff of APRI
includes experienced prosecutors who can provide information
concerning the prosecution of cases involving elderly victims
and refer callers to local prosecutors with expertise in
elder abuse.
Contact:
APRI Crimes Against the Family Division
99 Canal Center Plaza, Suite 510
Alexander, VA 22314
Telephone: (703) 549-4253
Fax: (703) 836-3195
Website: http://www.ndaa.org/apri/Index.html
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Clearinghouse
on Abuse and Neglect of the Elderly (CANE)
The
Clearinghouse on Abuse and Neglect of the Elderly (CANE),
operated by the College of Human Resources of the University
of Delaware operates the Clearinghouse on Abuse and Neglect
of the Elderly (CANE), is the nation's largest and most
utilized computerized collection of elder abuse materials
and resources. Using over 100 keywords, it produces annotated
bibliographies for professionals and the public. Computerized
searches of over 3,000 holdings are conducted for $5.00-$10.00
per search, which includes handling and postage charges.
Searches are usually conducted within 48 hours after receiving
requests.
Contact:
Karen Stein, Ph.D., Director
CANE
College of Human Resources
University of Delaware
Newark, DE 19716
Telephone: (302) 831-3525
Fax: (302) 831-6081
email: Karen.Stein@mvs.udel.edu
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Commission
on Legal Problems of the Elderly/American Bar Association
The
Commission on Legal Problems of the Elderly, operates NCEA's
listserve, which provides a 24-hour, 7-days-a-week on-line
connection to others working on elder abuse issues. Subscribers
send email questions, announcements, or discussion topics
to the listserve; their message are automatically distributed
by email to all others on the subscribers list. Anyone can
reply and every subscriber sees all the messages (unless
they choose to email privately.) This listserve is for practitioners,
administrators, educators, health professionals, researchers,
law enforcement, advocates, the legal professions and policy
makers. It's easy to subscribe by contacting the list manager
by email: lstiegel@staff.abanet.org.
Subscription requests must include each potential subscriber's
name, e-mail address, profession, and a statement explaining
their interest in elder abuse issues. The Commission also
monitors and examines state laws on elder abuse and has
produced the following publications:
Elder
Abuse in the State Courts: Three Curricula for Judges
and Court Staff (1997). Contains three interdisciplinary
curricula, a Conferees' Manual and bibliography, templates
for overhead transparencies, sample hypotheticals and
evaluation questionnaires, and resource information for
use in training judges and court staff about elder abuse
and domestic violence in later life. A very limited number
of free copies are available from the Commission for distribution
to persons/organizations that will use the curricula for
the purpose for which it was intended. To request a copy
of the curricula manual, contact the Commission to provide
an explanation of why you would like to receive the book.
Recommended
Guidelines for State Courts Handling Cases Involving Elder
Abuse (1996, 164 pp). Provides 29 recommendations
drawn from experts in the field. Also includes over 100
pages of charts describing states' statutes related to
protective services, institutional abuse, long-term care
ombudsman programs, and criminal abuse.
For
more information or to order materials, contact:
The American Bar Association Commission on Legal Problems
of the Elderly
1800 M Street, N.W.
Washington D.C. 20036-5886
Phone: (202) 331-2297
Fax: (202) 331-2220
Email: lstiegel@staff.abanet.org
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Goldman
Institute on Aging/ San Francisco Consortium for Elder Abuse
Prevention (partner in the National Center on Elder
Abuse)
The
San Francisco Consortium is a coalition of agencies that
have formally agreed to work together to improve San Francisco's
professional response to abuse. In addition, the Consortium
is a resource to communities across the United States, providing
training, consultation, technical assistance, and materials.
The GIOA has produced the following publications:
Victims'
Rights and Services: Assisting Elderly Crime Victims (1999,
29 pp) $15.00. As more cases of elder abuse are prosecuted,
it is critical for advocates and service providers who
work with the elderly to understand victims' rights and
special needs. This manual is intended to increase service
providers' understanding of how crime affects victims'
emotional and service needs.
Prosecution
and Protection: Understanding the Criminal Justice System's
Role in Preventing Elder Abuse (1998, 26 pp) $15.00.
This manual is designed to demystify the criminal justice
system for health and social service professionals who
work with the elderly and to encourage them to participate
more fully in the criminal justice process.
Communities
Uniting: Volunteers in Elder Abuse Prevention (1997,
24 pp) $15.00. This manual describes some of the contributions
volunteers are currently making in the field of elder
abuse prevention, recommends issues to consider in determining
the need for volunteers, presents the fundamentals of
volunteer management, describes available resources, and
offers sample materials and tips from existing programs.
Domestic
Violence and the Elderly: a Cross Training Curriculum
in Elder Abuse and Domestic Violence. (1998). $15.00
This is a training curriculum for service providers in
both aging and domestic violence to train them on issues
around older battered women. It includes basic information
on domestic violence, sexual assault, elder abuse, and
aging. While this curriculum was developed for the San
Francisco community, it can be easily adapted for other
communities.
Serving
the Older Battered Woman: A Conference Planning Guide
(1997, 59 pp + appendices). $28.00. This guide to
planning and conducting a conference for community professionals
from the fields of aging, domestic violence, law enforcement,
health care, and legal services provides instruction in:
- Introducing
both domestic violence and elder abuse
- The
interface between domestic violence and elder abuse
- Conducting
interdisciplinary workshops
- Developing
a "blueprint" for serving older battered women
Financial
Abuse of the Elderly (1996, 28 pp). $15.00. Of all
forms of elder abuse, financial exploitation may be the
most difficult to grasp because the problem itself is
poorly defined. Evaluating whether or not financial abuse
has occurred often involves complex and subjective determinations.
This manual provides an overview of the problem, describes
the challenges it poses, and profiles promising intervention
strategies.
Older
Battered Women: Integrating Aging and Domestic Violence
Services (1996, 28 pp). $15.00. For many years elderly
battered women have fallen between the cracks of the elder
abuse and domestic violence systems. This manual, intended
for domestic violence advocates and service providers
who work with the elderly, takes a step toward rectifying
the situation by describing the service needs of the older
battered woman and profiling innovative programs around
the country. It also provides a general introduction to
domestic violence.
Building
Partnerships: A Guide to Developing Coalitions, Interagency
Agreements and Teams in the Field of Elder Abuse (1995,
24 pp) $15.00. This guide provides practical advice in
how to promote partnerships among those who share a common
interest in protecting the health, safety, property, and
civil liberties of the elderly.
To
Reach Beyond Our Grasp: A Community Outreach Guide
for Professionals in the Field of Elder Abuse (1995, 20
pp). $15.00. This manual looks at culture, tradition,
values, and language to understand the mistreatment of
elders in a broader and increasingly diverse community.
For
more information, or to order materials, contact:
The San Francisco Consortium for Elder Abuse Prevention
Institute on Aging
2700 Geary Boulevard San Francisco, CA 94118
(415) 447-1989, X513
email: elderabuseprevention@ioaging.org
Website: http://www.ioaging.org
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National
Adult Protective Services Administrators (NAAPSA)
The National Adult Protective Services Administrators (NAPSA)
is a membership organization established in the mid-1980s.
Its mission is to improve the quality and availability of
services for disabled and at-risk adults and elderly persons
who are abused, neglected, or exploited, and other vulnerable
adults who are unable to protect their own interests. This
is accomplished through advocacy at the national level and
by assisting state and local administrators secure technical
assistance, develop resources, and educate the public and
legislative bodies about the needs of dependent adults.
Membership is available to APS administrators at the state
and local level and their staff; administrators of public
agencies and organizations that exhibits an interest in
APS and the objectives of NAPSA; and agencies involved in
the provision of APS or interested in the objectives of
NAPSA.Membership benefits include a newsletter, membership
directory, and an annual conference.
NAPSA has produced the following publications:
A
National Study of Self-Neglecting Adult Protective Services
Clients.(1991, 30 pp). National Association of Adult
Protective Service Administrators. Includes information
collected from 30 states, profiles self-neglecting clients
referred to APS, and includes a discussion implications.
Adult
Protective Services Compilation of Workload Studies and
Caseload Data (1997, 9 pp). National Association of
Adult Protective Service Administrators. Data from 26
APS programs. Provides recommended caseloads, current
average caseloads, and average length of time APS cases
are open, as well as a list of state contacts.
Report by the Adult Services Task Force on the Perspective
of the States on a Federal Adult Protective Services Statute
(1995, 143 pp). National Association of Adult Protective
Service Administrators. Includes APS eligibility issues,
services to be included in a model federal APS statute,
service access and reporting issues, service delivery
and coordination issues, funding and administration, and
survey respondents. Forty-seven states and the District
of Columbia participated in the survey.
A National Study of Involuntary Protective Services
to Adult Protective Services Clients (1993, 42 pp):This
study presents information derived from 42 states on providing
protective services without the consent of the client.
The survey found that although most states have the ability
to provide involuntary services, over 90% of APS clients
consent to services.
For
more information or to purchase materials, contact:
National Adult Protective Services Association (NAPSA)
Joanne Otto, Executive Director
1900 13th Street
Suite 303
Boulder, CO 80302
Phone: (720) 565-0906
Fax: (720) 565-0438
E-Mail: joanne.otto@naapsa.org
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National
Association of Bunco Investigators (NABI)
The
National Association of Bunco Investigators, Inc. is a non-profit
organization of law enforcement and associated professionals
dedicated to the investigation and apprehension of con artists
and transient criminals. Members have developed extensive
knowledge in the investigation of Bunco crimes, which include
pigeon drops, bank examiner schemes, sweetheart scams, etc.
NABI facilitates the continuous exchange of information
by publishing a bulletin, which provides up to date information
on criminals. It also provides a forum for the dissemination
of information on suspects wanted by law enforcement agencies
around the country. To date, the information disseminated
through NABI has helped in the identification of over 2,000
criminal suspects.
For
more information, contact:
NABI
P.O. Box 287
Maryland Line, MD 21105
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National
Association of State Units on Aging
NASUA
serves as lead agency in the National Center on Elder Abuse
(see produces and disseminates information on domestic and
institutional elder abuse, publishes a monthly newsletter,
and operates a website,
which includes basic information, a publications list, frequently
asked questions, and linkages to NCEA partners and other
organizations involved in elder abuse prevention. NASUA
has produced the following materials:
- Fact
Sheets
- Types
of abuse in domestic settings
- Trends
in abuse in domestic settings
- Reporting
abuse in domestic settings
-
Older battered women fact sheet
- Institutional
Abuse Training Resources (1998, 4 pp). Annotated bibliography
of elder abuse training resources (including videos and
training manuals) relevant to professionals and paraprofessionals
working in institutional settings.
- States
Keep the Dream Alive: Elder Rights and Minority Initiatives
(1997, 142 pp). Thirty-three states' three most effective
and/or important legislative and programmatic elder rights
and minority efforts.
- Structure
and Utilization of Adult Abuse Registries in Selected
States (1997, 57 pp). Discusses scope, due process, employers'
checking mandates, registry management, and issues and
ideas related to adult abuse registries, using examples
from nine states. Appendices include some sample forms.
- Summaries
of the Statistical Data on Elder Abuse in Domestic Settings
for FY95 and FY96 (1997, 33 pp)
- Getting
Out...The Word (1994 to 1998, 23 pp) Set of nine elder
abuse public education "tip sheets" covering: how to deal
with media requests to interview a victim; linking elder
abuse education efforts to current events; peer resources;
radio PSAs; domestic violence awareness month; dealing
with television reporters; communicating accessibly; handling
public appearances; and using roleplays.
- Elder
Abuse and State Courts (Teleconference Report) (1996,
29 pp)
- Elder
Abuse Registries (Teleconference Report) (1995, 11 pp)
- Addressing
Elder Abuse with American Indian Tribes (Teleconference
Report) (1995, 17 pp)
- Confidentiality
Dilemmas (Roundtable Discussion) (1994, 11 pp)
- Training
Bankers about Financial Exploitation (Teleconference Report)
(1994, 5 pp) Joining the Anti-Violence/Family Violence
Campaigns (Teleconference Report) (1994, 8 pp) Training
Law Enforcement Professionals about Elder Abuse (Teleconference
report) (1994, 6 pp)
- Elder
Abuse: Questions and Answers -- An Information Guide for
Professionals and Concerned Citizens (1996 [sixth edition],
28 pp) This publication is designed to help professionals
working with older people to enhance their awareness of
the problem of abuse, neglect and exploitation of America's
elderly. It provides basic information in a question and
answer format, including: the origins, causes and incidence
of elder abuse on both the national and state levels;
victim and perpetrator characteristics; and an explanation
of the services available to victims, families and at-risk
elders. This publication was originally developed and
printed under grant #90-AM-0332 from the Administration
on Aging to the American Public Welfare Association. Also
available in Spanish.
- Inventory
of Elder Abuse Coordination Projects (1995, approx. 100
pp). Indexed descriptions of 57 elder abuse coordination
projects, including agencies involved, project dates,
problem the project was designed to address, goals and
target audience(s), activities, and contact person.
- Elder
Abuse Video Resources: A Guide for Training and Education
(1995, 107 pp). This guide is a resource for staff training
and public education on elder abuse. It provides a listing
of videos reviewed by Center staff up to Spring of 1995.
The descriptions contain a summary of the content, suggested
target audience(s), format, length, price and information
about where and how to obtain the video.
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Elder Abuse Training Priorities: Targets, Opportunities,
and Strategies: Highlights of a National Survey and Recommendations
of Two Expert Panels (1993, 130 pp). Results and recommendations
resulting from a survey of 101 elder abuse and legal services
professionals and 166 "related professionals" such as
physicians, law enforcement officers, and bankers) of
their elder abuse training needs.
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NARCEA Exchange FrontLine articles
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2a: Interviewing Sexual Abuse Victims with Developmental
Disabilities (1991)
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2b: Banks and Their Responsibilities to Report Financial
Exploitation (1991)
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2c: Working with Abuse Victims with Developmental
Disabilities (1991)
- 2d:
Legal Authorities for APS Practice (1990)
- 2e:
Financial Abuse and Legal Assistance (1990)
- 2f:
Networking with Physicians (1990)
- 2g:
Working with the Criminal Justice System (1990)
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2h: Assessment and Intervention (1989)
- "The
Vexing Problem of Elder Abuse," Public Welfare (1988,
44 pp). A feature issue of Public Welfare, the Journal
of the American Public Welfare Association, this compilation
of articles examines the problem of elder abuse and neglect
from the diverse perspectives of practitioners, law makers
and the academic community. It includes a retrospective
of national elder abuse policy evolution (up to 1988)
and compares some of the important issues in the elder
abuse field with those in child abuse. The inherent tensions
between individual rights and societal responsibility
for protection of vulnerable persons is discussed.
Contact:
National Association of State Units on Aging
1225 I Street, N.W., Suite 725
Washington, D.C. 20005
Telephone: (202) 898-2578
email: NCEA@nasua.org
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National
Center for Victims of Crime
The
National Center for Victims of Crime is resource and advocacy
center for victims of crime. Among the issues the center
has advocated for is greater attention to victims of financial
crime and abuse. The Center's affiliate Bar Association
provides referrals to attorneys with expertise in representing
crime victims. They also provide training and assistance
to lawyers including access to a computerized database of
over 11,000 civil appellate cases and court decisions concerning
crime victims, a network of expert witnesses and consultants,
and two publications--Crime Liability Monthly and the Victim
Advocate.
For
more information, contact:
National Center for Victims of Crime
2111 Wilson Blvd. Suite 300
Arlington, VA 22201
Phone: (703) 276-2880
Fax: (703) 276-2889
Website: http://www.ncvc.org/main/main.htm
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National
Center on Elder Abuse (NCEA)
The
National Center on Elder Abuse was established in 1993 to
provide information, data, and expertise to federal, state
and local agencies, professionals, and the public. It is
operated as a partnership between six organizations, with
the National Association of State Units on Aging (NASUA)
serving as the lead agency. Other partners in NCEA include
the National Committee for the Prevention of Elder Abuse
(NCPEA); the Clearinghouse on Abuse and Neglect of the Elderly
(CANE), operated by the College of Human Resources of the
University of Delaware; the San Francisco Consortium for
Elder Abuse Prevention at the Goldman Institute on Aging;
the National Association of Adult Protective Service Administrators;
and the Commission on Legal Problems of the Elderly of the
American Bar Association. See sections on individual partners
for more information.
Contact:
National Center on Elder Abuse
1225 I Street, N.W., Suite 725
Washington, D.C. 20005
Telephone: (202) 898-2578
email: NCEA@nasua.org
Website: http://www.elderabusecenter.org
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The
National Clearinghouse on Domestic Violence in Later Life
Operated
by the Wisconsin Coalition Against Domestic Violence, this
resource center provides materials and technical assistance
on domestic violence in later life. Among the publications
they produce, are the following:
Elder Abuse (including domestic violence in later life):
Potential Legal Remedies. This booklet provides information
about potential criminal justice and civil actions to
assist victims of elder abuse and the professionals that
work with them.
Elder
Abuse, Neglect, and Family Violence: A Guide for Health
Care Professionals. Provides general information about
elder abuse, a flow chart to respond to suspected abuse,
and specific tips on what health care providers can do.
It lists common signs and symptoms, answers commonly asked
questions, and identifies interventions.
Safety Planning for Victims of Domestic Abuse.
A brochure for domestic abuse victims of any age who may
be abused by or afraid of their spouse/partner; boy/girlfriend;
adult child or other family member. It provides instruction
in planning for safety in advance of potentially dangerous
situations.
Financial
Safety Planning for Older Women. This publication
addresses the financial obstacles that prevent battered
older women from leaving abusive relationships and how
to overcome those obstacles.
Developing
Services for Older Abuse Women A Guide for Domestic Abuse
Programs (1997). This publication, intended for domestic
violence advocates, describes the special service needs
of battered older women.
For more information and instructions in how to order
publications, contact:
The Wisconsin Coalition Against Domestic Violence
307 South Paterson, Suite #1
Madison, WI 53703
Phone:(608)255-0539
Fax:(608)255-3560
Email: wcadv@inxpress.net
(Subject line: NCALL)
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National
Organization of Triads, Inc (NATI)
National
Association of Triads, Inc. (NATI) provides advice, support,
technical assistance, and training to local Triads. Created
in 1988 as a partnership between the American Association
of Retired Persons (AARP), the International Association
of Chiefs of Police (IACP), and the National Sheriffs' Association
(NSA), Triad is a network of local programs that promote
collaboration between senior volunteers and law enforcement.
At present, approximately 730 counties have Triads. Local
Triads are overseen by Salt (Senior and Law Enforcement
Together) councils, which plan activities and programs to
address local needs. NATI hosts training events and a national
conference, manages a speaker's bureau, and produces a quarterly
newsletter. It distributes guidebooks, information packets,
and an informational video on how to get started.
For
more information, contact:
NATI
1450 Duke Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
Phone: 800-424-7827
Fax: 703-519-8567
website: http://www.sheriffs.org/triad.htm
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National
Long Term Care Ombudsman Resource Center
The
National Long Term Care Ombudsman Resource Center supports
the development and operation of long-term care ombudsman
programs across the country through technical assistance,
consultation, and information dissemination. It also facilitates
communication about timely issues, program needs, and resources
among state ombudsman programs and assists states in promoting
public awareness about ombudsman programs.
Contact:
National Long Term Care Ombudsman Resource Center
c/o
National Citizen's Coalition for Nursing Home Reform
1424 16th Street NW, Suite 202
Washington, DC 20036
Telephone: (202) 332-2275
Fax: (202) 332-2949
Website: http://www.ltcombudsman.org/
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