Abuse of Older Adults

Effective June 30, 2011, the National Clearinghouse on Family Violence will no longer be disseminating hard copy publications. Please consult the publications in this section and visit our new online inventory for access to a wide range of printer-friendly documents on family violence prevention and intervention.

• Abuse of Older Adults
• Child Abuse & Neglect
• Child Sexual Abuse
• Intimate Partner Abuse Against Women
• Intimate Partner Abuse Against Men
• Family Violence

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Elder Abuse and Alcohol
by the World Health Organization and John Moores University, Centre for Public Health
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This fact sheet explores the links between alcohol and elder abuse and the role of public health in prevention. H72-01-12E

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Elder Abuse: It’s Time to Face the Reality
by Human Resources and Skills Development Canada - HRSDC
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Elder Abuse: It’s Time to Face the Reality was developed for the Federal Elder Abuse Initiative (FEAI) by HRSDC. This brochure discusses that one in five Canadians believes they know of a senior who might be experiencing some form of abuse. Seniors from all walks of life are vulnerable to elder abuse and it is happening in communities across Canada. This brochure outlines basic information on how seniors and Canadians can spot elder abuse as well as information on how to help stop it. CA-542-05-09

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World Elder Abuse Awareness Day: Abuse Hurts At Any Age - June 15 (Poster)
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H72-3-2