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The Journal of Elder Abuse & Neglect
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Manual, Monographs, and Videos
The Journal of Elder Abuse & Neglect
Haworth Maltreatment & Trauma Press
(An imprint of The Haworth Press, Inc.)
Editor: Terry Fulmer, Ph.D., RN, FAAN
Associate Editor: Lisa Guadagno, MPA
The Journal of Elder Abuse & Neglect is devoted to the study of the causes, effects, treatment, and prevention of the mistreatment of older people. It is the nation's oldest and most comprehensive source of information on elder abuse and neglect. Intended for researchers, educators, practitioners, and policymakers in the fields of aging, health, mental health, social services, adult protective services, domestic violence, law, and criminal justice, it provides a forum for the discussion of program development, policy initiatives, personal commentary, and scientific investigation about elder abuse and neglect.
Subscriptions to JEAN are available free of charge to NCPEA members.
For more information about JEAN, including subscription prices for individuals and libraries, the content of recent issues, reviews, and to order a free sample copy, visit the Haworth Press website at: www.haworthpressinc.com or click here .
Table of Contents
For a complete listing of articles published in JEAN since its inception, click here .
Call for papers
Prospective authors are invited to submit manuscripts for possible publication in the journal. For more information about submitting a manuscript, contact the editors:
Terry Fulmer, Ph.D.
Division of Nursing
The Steinhardt School of Education
New York University
246 Green Street, 8th Floor
New York, NY 1003
Tel: 212.998.5303
Fax: 212.995.5303
E-mail: jean.journal@nyu.edu
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NCPEA Manuals, Monographs, and Videos
NCPEA has produced manuals, monographs, articles and videos on cutting edge issues in elder abuse prevention. Some were produced for the National Center on Elder Abuse (NCEA); NCPEA is one of five partner organizations that operate NCEA. Funded by the Administration on Aging of the United States Department of Health and Human Services, NCEA is the nation's primary resource on elder abuse and neglect.
Some of the materials produced for NCEA are available on NCEA's website. Others are available through the Clearinghouse on Abuse and Neglect of the Elderly (CANE), which is operated by NCEA partner the University of Delaware at the rate of $.20 per page. Still others can be purchased through NCPEA.
Clearinghouse on Abuse and Neglect of the Elderly (CANE)
University of Delaware
Department of Consumer Studies
Alison Hall West, Room 211
Newark, DE 19716
302.831.3525
CANE-UD@udel.edu
National Committee for the Prevention of Elder Abuse
1612 K Street, NW, Suite 400
Washington, D.C. 20006
(202) 682-4140
(202) 223-2099(fax)
Email: ncpea@verizon.net
Johnson, T. & Wolf, R. (Eds.). (1998). Elder mistreatment: ethical issues, dilemmas, and decision making - a trainer's manual. Available from CANE, File No M20-165.
Three cases of potential or actual mistreatment are presented and discussed from the perspective of physical and mental health clinicians, social workers, lawyers and clergy. The purpose is to show how the various professions approach the same ethical issues and dilemmas and how ethical practice can be integrated into the multidisciplinary context.
Nerenberg, L. (2004). An introduction to the civil justice system and its role in elder abuse prevention. Washington DC: National Center on Elder Abuse. (Copies available for $15 from NCPEA). Provides a general introduction to the civil justice system for health and social service professionals; remedies available to elder abuse victims through the civil court system, including tort actions, contract actions, divorce, constructive trusts, eviction, civil protective orders and guardianship; obstacles and challenges; promising practices and resources.
Nerenberg, L. (2004). Multidisciplinary elder abuse prevention teams: a new generation. (Available on NCEA's website at or for $15 from NCPEA).
This manual draws from the findings of NCPEA's national survey of multidisciplinary teams to provide guidance to existing teams and groups interesting in starting teams. Four types of teams are described: elder fatality review teams, financial abuse specialist teams (FASTs), rapid response FASTs, and teams with a medical focus. Sample materials, best practices, tips and resources are included.
Nerenberg, L. (2002). Abuse in nursing homes: special research review (Available on NCEA's website at http://www.elderabusecenter.org/default.cfm?p=abuseinnursinghomes.cfm
Although the field of elder abuse prevention has historically focused on abuse in domestic settings, interest in abuse against residents of nursing homes has been rising. The forms of elder abuse found in nursing homes mirror those found in domestic settings; they include homicide, physical and sexual assault, neglect, inappropriate restraint, financial abuse, isolation, verbal threats and intimidation. In addition, nursing home abuse includes institutionalized practices that result in ...
Nerenberg. L. (2002). A feminist perspective on gender and elder abuse: a review of the literature. Available on NCEA's website at http://www.elderabusecenter.org/pdf/publication/FinalGenderIssuesinElderAbuse030924.pdf
This literature review describes a body of work that applies a "gender- based analysis" to elder abuse. Several explanations are offered for why there have been no systematic attempts to develop a feminist analysis of elder abuse to date.
Teaster, P.B. A response to the abuse of vulnerable adults the 2000 survey of state adult protective services. Available on NCEA's website at: http://www.elderabusecenter.org/pdf/research/apsreport030703.pdf
Findings of a survey conducted by NCPEA and the National Association of Adult Protective Services Administrators for the National Center on Elder Abuse. All 50 states, the District of Columbia, and Guam were sent an extensive survey concerning each state's APS program for fiscal year 2000. Information was collected on reports of abuse for elders 60+ as well as vulnerable adults 18-59.
Teaster, P.B. & Nerenberg, L. (2003). A national look at elder abuse multidisciplinary teams. Available on NCEA's website at: http://www.elderabusecenter.org/pdf/publication/mdt.pdf
The findings of a national survey to explore the various models of multidisciplinary teams currently in use and their distinguishing features. Elder fatality review teams, financial abuse specialist teams (FASTs), rapid response FASTs, and teams with a medical focus were included in the sample. The survey describes teams' policies and procedures, sponsorship, costs, confidentiality provisions and other key features.
Wolf, R.S. (1999). Elder shelters: U.S., Canada, and Japan. Available from CANE, File No. J4893-13.
Contains the findings of a survey of 20 elder shelters in US, Canada and Japan. Shelters included rooms in residential care homes, safe homes, apartments in housing for the elderly, designated floors or areas in building that have other functions, and buildings designed as shelters.
Wolf, R.S. (1999). A research agenda on abuse of older persons and disabled adults. Available from CANE, File No. document ??? and on NCEA's website at http://www.elderabusecenter.org/default.cfm?p=researchagenda.cfm
Produced in collaboration with the National Association of Adult Protective Services (NAAPSA), the report draws from the findings of previous surveys and workshops as well as a special session conducted at NAAPSA's 1998 conference.
Wolf, R.S. (1998). Support groups for older victims of domestic violence: sponsors and programs. Available from CANE, document J4123-37.
The findings of a survey conducted to identify support groups designed specifically for older victims of abuse; provide information to assist other communities replicate promising models; and identify factors that contribute to group success.
Wolf, R.S. (1997). Resident abuse in nursing homes. Available from CANE, document N4726-3.
Written for the Research Digest of the NCEA Exchange newsletter, this article provides an overview of four noted studies that explore the incidence of resident abuse in nursing homes in the U.S. Studies by Pillemer and Moore (1990), Payne and Cikovic (1995), Paton and colleagues (1994) and the Office of the Inspector General, U.S. Department of Health and Social Services (1990) are detailed.
Wolf, R. (1997). Factors affecting the rate of elder abuse reporting to a state protective services program. Available from CANE, File No J4115-23
Findings of a study to determine the factors that influence the number of elder abuse and neglect case reports to protective services programs. Factors positively associated with higher rates of reporting were more training programs, higher agency service scores, and, surprisingly, a higher percentage of individuals aged sixty and older living alone.
Videos
Elder Abuse And Neglect In The Family: A Videotape Series
This three-part videotape training series, produced by Intersection Associates, Cambridge, Massachusetts as part of Project IDEA, a U.S. Administration on Aging funded project was the first prize winner in The Retirement Research Foundation's national media awards. The following videos can be purchased or rented individually or as a series. Available from NCPEA.
#1 The Hidden Sorrow: An Overview (24 minutes). This overview of the problem examines definitions of elder abuse and neglect, and its causes and manifestations, through conversations with victims, medical staff, and other professionals. It provides an opportunity to examine individual feelings about "ageism" and cultural views on aging and old people.
#2 In Pursuit Of A Life Without Violence: Intervention Strategies (26 minutes). Using four actual cases of elder abuse, social workers discuss intervention strategies which involve conducting assessments, developing service plans, coordinating community services, using the legal system, and building trusting relationships.
#3 Difficult Choices: Ethical Issues In Casework (20 minutes). Using a case example, a caseworker, lawyers, and other professionals analyze the civil rights of individuals to live their own lives without intervention from the state. Issues of competency, victim reluctance, and quality of life are raised.
Prices:
Purchase: $75.00 for individual tapes and $180.00 for the series.
To order, contact:
Bob Blancato
National Committee for the Prevention of Elder Abuse
1612 K Street, NW, Suite 400
Washington, D.C. 20006
(202) 682-4140
(202) 223-2099(fax)
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