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Older adults (65+)

NIJ FY 10 ORE Research and Evaluation on the Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation of the Elderly and Residents of Residential Care Facilities

Closing Date
NIJ is seeking applications for funding research and evaluation in the areas of abuse, neglect, and exploitation of individuals over the age of 60 ("elderly"), including individuals who reside either in the community or in residential care facilities. For the purpose of this solicitation, the term "abuse" includes physical abuse (including medication abuse), sexual abuse, psychological abuse, abandonment and isolation, neglect, or financial or fiduciary...

NIJ FY 09 ORE Research and Evaluation on the Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of Elderly Individuals and Residents of Residential Care Facilities

Closing Date
NIJ is soliciting proposals for research and evaluation in the areas of abuse, neglect, and exploitation of individuals over the age of 60 (elderly), including individuals who reside either in the community or in residential care facilities. For the purpose of this solicitation, the term "abuse" includes physical abuse, sexual abuse, psychological abuse, abandonment and isolation, neglect, or financial or fiduciary abuse. The term "residential...