Investigating Sexual Assault of Elder Victims
Sexual assault investigations within the elderly population require a unique and collaborative response. This webinar highlighted strategies to improve support services and case outcomes for elderly victims through a multidisciplinary approach.
This webinar was presented by the NIJ Forensic Technology Center of Excellence on August 12, 2019.
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A Therapeutic Response to Suspected Elder Abuse
Recognizing elder abuse and neglect is challenging and can be more difficult if the person fears losing their independence. This webinar explores a therapeutic response including recognizing signs of abuse and respecting the rights of older persons.
This webinar was presented by the NIJ Forensic Technology Center of Excellence on May 9, 2019.
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Forensic Investigative Techniques and Case Consultations, Part 2
In the final presentation of the day, Bonnie Armstrong and Jamie Downs, M.D., speak with investigators about case consultation and evidence collection techniques. Topics include: photography, search warrants, multidisciplinary teams, and the information that can be gained from an autopsy.
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Elder Abuse: Domestic Violence and Special Needs Victims, Part 2
The elderly and those living with special needs are two of the most vulnerable populations in our society. As such, additional care and knowledge is necessary to investigate these cases. Jamie Downs, M.D., provided detailed case studies, best practices for investigating these cases, and other noteworthy topics in this presentation.
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Elder Abuse: Domestic Violence and Special Needs Victims, Part 1
The elderly and those living with special needs are two of the most vulnerable populations in our society. As such, additional care and knowledge is necessary to investigate these cases. Jamie Downs, M.D., provided detailed case studies, best practices for investigating these cases, and other noteworthy topics in this presentation.
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Forensic Investigative Techniques and Case Consultations, Part 1
In the final presentation of the day, Bonnie Armstrong and Jamie Downs, M.D., speak with investigators about case consultation and evidence collection techniques. Topics include: photography, search warrants, multidisciplinary teams, and the information that can be gained from an autopsy.
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Elder Abuse: Domestic Violence and Special Needs Victims, Part 3
The elderly and those living with special needs are two of the most vulnerable populations in our society. As such, additional care and knowledge is necessary to investigate these cases. Jamie Downs, M.D., provided detailed case studies, best practices for investigating these cases, and other noteworthy topics in this presentation.
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An Elder Abuse Study Impacts How Law Enforcement Work Their Cases
In this interview, Professor Aileen Wiglesworth, University of California, Irvine and Detective Cherie Hill of the Anaheim Police Department, discuss how research on elder abuse can impact how law enforcements pursue abuse cases.
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Innovative Research Partnerships Building a Risk Assessment Tool for the N.H. Bureau of Elderly and Adult Services
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Forensic Markers and Elder Abuse
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Incidence and Prevalence of Elder Abuse
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Prosecuting Cases of Elder Abuse
This panel will feature NIJ-funded research that has direct, practical implications for the prosecution of elder abuse cases. Panelists will present findings from a study of prosecutors in three states that examined the factors that influenced their decisions to prosecute elder financial abuse cases. The panel will also provide the results from an evaluation of five innovative court-based models that target perpetrators of elder abuse.