| Description |
1 online resource (512 pages) : illustrations, forms, plans |
| Contents |
INTRODUCTION -- PART I BRITAIN: Lessons Learnt in Working with Elder Abuse in the Last Decade -- Developing Policy and a Training Strategy in Berkshire The Results of Practice -- Developing a Policy on Abuse in Residential and Nursing Homes -- Abuse in a Safe Environment -- Elder Abuse The Clinical Reality -- 'It is Better to Talk of Bulls Than to Be in the Bull Ring' Elder Abuse -- A Police Perspective -- Social Work and Elder Abuse Practitioner Perspectives From Scotland -- Good Practice Victims' Perspectives -- Bringing Rights Home Back to Beautiful Swansea Anyway! -- The Differences Between Child Protection and Elder Protection The Role of the Local Authorities -- The Protection of People Without Mental Capacity -- PART II CANADA: Elder Abuse The Canadian Experience 1980-1998 -- From Powerlessness to Empowerment -- Financial Abuse of Seniors A Growing Concern: Seniors in British Columbia, Canada 'Taking Action Against Financial Abuse' -- The Role of Alcohol in Elder Abuse Cases -- The Dynamics of Senior Mistreatment and the Options for Intervention -- Innovative Interventions When Seniors are Abused -- Abuse Prevention in Long-Term Care -- A Community Response to Abuse of Seniors -- Police Service to Seniors -- Support Groups A Chance at Human Connection for Abused Older Adults -- Planning a Shelter for Abused Seniors -- THE CONTRIBUTORS |
| Summary |
The abuse, neglect and exploitation of older people in community and residential care settings is increasingly being recognised and addressed as a serious social concern in Britain. In Canada, where the issue has had a much higher profile, different forms of practice have developed. Elder Abuse Work gives an overview of the developments and issues in both countries and draws out good practice guidelines. The chapters analyse research, theory, policy development, legislation, practice issues, resources and new ideas. The specific aspects covered include clinical practice developments, cross-agency coordination, 'self-help' for older people, awareness raising, financial abuse, and the medical and police perspectives. Innovative models for abuse intervention which have been generated in Canada are described and assessed. The book includes ideas for training and tested training exercises. The contributors are drawn from a wide range of settings in both voluntary and statutory agencies, as well as the academic world. This exhaustive volume will guide and inspire the direct work of anyone involved in the care of older people who have been victims of abuse, as well as informing and focusing the decisions of managers and policy makers on the central issues of concern. -- Provided by publisher |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
English |
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Print version record |
| Subject |
Older people -- Abuse of -- Great Britain
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Older people -- Abuse of -- Canada
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Abused older people -- Services for -- Great Britain
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Abused older people -- Services for -- Canada
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Social work with older people -- Great Britain
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Social work with older people -- Canada
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TRUE CRIME -- General.
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Older people -- Abuse of
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Social work with older people
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Canada
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Great Britain
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Pritchard, Jacki
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| ISBN |
0585124167 |
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9780585124162 |
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9781853027048 |
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1853027049 |
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