Older adults (65+)
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...
POLICE SERVICE DELIVERY TO THE ELDERLY (Article)
Defining the Properties of Osseointegrated and Ingrowth Bone Around Orthopedic Medical Devices and Their Effect on Fracture Risk in Elderly Populations: A Forensic Anthropological Perspective
Characteristics and Dynamics of Cyberstalking Victimization Among Juveniles and Young Adults
Responses of Lucilia Sericata (Diptera: Calliphoridae) to Compounds from Microbial Decomposition of Larval Resources
The Victim-Offender Overlap in Late Adulthood
Course of Domestic Abuse Among Chicago's Elderly: Risk Factors, Protective Behaviors, and Police Intervention
[MOCK UP] NIJ FY24 Research on the Abuse, Neglect, and Financial Exploitation of Older Adults
NIJ FY24 Research on the Abuse, Neglect, and Financial Exploitation of Older Adults
Police Service Delivery to the Elderly, Final Report
NIJ FY23 Research on the Abuse, Neglect, and Financial Exploitation of Older Adults
Defining and Studying Elder Abuse Polyvictimization
NIJ Social Science Analyst Yunsoo Park shares her knowledge about elder abuse, a widespread issue in the U.S. and around the world, particularly polyvictimization — the experience of a range of different types of abuse and maltreatment. As much as 11% of community-residing older adults experienced some form of abuse or mistreatment in the past year. Yunsoo discusses risk factors, difficulties in defining and studying elder abuse polyvictimization, and strategies for intervention and prevention. Stacy Lee Reynolds, a Communications Assistant with NIJ, hosts.