Articles Published by NIJ

Aging populations face abuse in many forms, and the search for data-driven solutions has lagged. New NIJ-backed projects offer answers derived from other research areas.

Analyzing data from a nationally representative sample of adults can shed light on financial fraud victimization committed against adults age 60 or older.

Strong social support is key in reversing the negative physical and mental effects of elder mistreatment, according to a recent NIJ-funded study.

Cognitive capacity assessment tools can help identify seniors at risk of financial exploitation and equip law enforcement and service providers to intervene.

Computer learning may provide a new avenue for creating tools to identify financial exploitation among elderly adults.

NIJ-funded evaluations show that the multidisciplinary model refers more elder abuse cases to the district attorney and the Office of the Public Guardian.

Financial exploitation of elders is complex and, in some instances, accompanied by other forms of elder mistreatment.

Two recent studies shed light on the prevalence and detection of an often overlooked crime.

Research-based information that can help inform policy decisions and improve understanding of the criminal justice system.

Research-based information that can help inform policy decisions and improve understanding of the criminal justice system.