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Following are articles published by the National Institute of Justice
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Subtopic: Elder abuse
Examining Financial Fraud Against Older Adults
Date Published
March 20, 2024
Analyzing data from a nationally representative sample of adults can shed light on financial fraud victimization committed against adults age 60 or older.
Multidisciplinary Team Works to Reduce Preventable Deaths of Older Adults
Date Published
May 9, 2022
When Grandpa Gave Away the Farm: His Own Darn Fault, or a Case of Elder Abuse?
Date Published
April 20, 2020
Cognitive capacity assessment tools can help identify seniors at risk of financial exploitation and equip law enforcement and service providers to intervene.
Evaluating the Los Angeles County Elder Abuse Forensic Center
Date Published
December 13, 2015
NIJ-funded evaluations show that the multidisciplinary model refers more elder abuse cases to the district attorney and the Office of the Public Guardian.
Causes and Characteristics of Elder Abuse
Date Published
January 6, 2013
Identifying Elder Abuse
Date Published
January 16, 2012
Elder Abuse Emerges From the Shadows of Public Consciousness
Date Published
June 7, 2010
Two recent studies shed light on the prevalence and detection of an often overlooked crime.
Prosecuting Elder Abuse Cases
Date Published
April 14, 2010
The Prevalence of Elder Abuse
Date Published
April 14, 2010
NIJ Journal Issue 265, April 2010
Date Published
April 1, 2010
Research-based information that can help inform policy decisions and improve understanding of the criminal justice system.
Extent of Elder Abuse Victimization
Date Published
May 16, 2009
Characteristics of Those Who Perpetrate Elder Abuse
Date Published
May 16, 2009
Addressing Elder Mistreatment
Date Published
April 6, 2008
Overview of Elder Abuse
Date Published
November 5, 2007
Elder Abuse in the United States
Date Published
November 1, 2006