Elder abuse
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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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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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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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 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 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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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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Staff-Reported Strategies for Prevention and Management of Resident-to-Resident Elder Mistreatment in Long-term Care Facilities
The Role of Social Support in Elder Financial Exploitation Using a Community Sample
Distressing Aspects of Elder Abuse Victimization: Perspective of Survivors
APS Investigation Across Four Types of Elder Maltreatment
Moving Forward: Recommendations for Advancing Late Life Polyvictimization Practice, Policy, and Research
Prevalence Estimates and Correlates of Elder Abuse in the United States: The National Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence Survey
Elderly Protection Project, Final Project Report
Domestic Violence Training: Strategy and Tactics
Resident-to-Resident Mistreatment Evaluation of a Staff Training Program in the Reduction of Falls and Injuries
Overview of Forensic Pathology
Human remains are treated as a separate and unique type of forensic evidence. An autopsy of the remains is conducted to establish the cause and manner of any death that is violent, unusual or untimely. A forensic pathologist completes a post-mortem examination and examine death scene findings. The medical history of an individual may also be reviewed to help determine if the death was natural...