Following are articles published by the National Institute of Justice
Multidisciplinary Team Works to Reduce Preventable Deaths of Older Adults
Insights on Adverse Effects of Elder Abuse
Strong social support is key in reversing the negative physical and mental effects of elder mistreatment, according to a recent NIJ-funded study.
When Grandpa Gave Away the Farm: His Own Darn Fault, or a Case of Elder Abuse?
Cognitive capacity assessment tools can help identify seniors at risk of financial exploitation and equip law enforcement and service providers to intervene.
Causes and Characteristics of Elder Abuse
Identifying Elder Abuse
Elder Abuse Emerges From the Shadows of Public Consciousness
Two recent studies shed light on the prevalence and detection of an often overlooked crime.
The Prevalence of Elder Abuse
Prosecuting Elder Abuse Cases
Characteristics of Those Who Perpetrate Elder Abuse
Extent of Elder Abuse Victimization
Elder Abuse in the United States
NIJ Journal Issue 255, November 2006
Research-based information that can help inform policy decisions and improve understanding of the criminal justice system.