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Results displayed are grouped first by VAWnet Special Collections then by individual related materials. For assistance in locating a resource, use our online contact form.
total results: 149  | date published date added a-z

Special Collection

Special Collection
October 2023

Preventing and Responding to Domestic & Sexual Violence in Later Life

This collection brings together selected materials related to preventing and responding to elder abuse, specifically domestic and sexual violence.

Materials

Materials
  • General Material
June 2023

Abuse in Later Life & Elder Abuse Information Sheets

Publisher(s):
This series of information sheets provide data and resources to service providers and justice professionals who may work with older victims.
Materials
  • General Material
  • Training Tools
June 2023

Abuse in Later Life on the Radar

Publisher(s):
This webinar provides a foundational understanding of abuse in later life and discuss a funding opportunity and resources for addressing abuse in later life in your community.
Materials
  • General Material
  • Training Tools
February 2023

Responding to Abuse in Later Life: The Role of Forensic Nurses

Publisher(s):
This webinar was created for multidisciplinary professionals that serve older adults. Viewers will be able to explain the role of forensic nurses in the response to violence across the life span, and how to engage forensic nurses in an inter-agency coordinated response to abuse in later life.
Materials
  • General Material
  • Training Tools
November 2022

Response to Elder Abuse: A Self-Assessment Workbook Series

Author(s): Publisher(s):
The National Clearinghouse on Abuse in Later Life has designed this set of self-assessment tools to assist communities in evaluating practices within and across key intervening agencies and in building a coordinated response to elder abuse. The tools include a series of workbooks for five key interveners—(1) domestic violence and sexual assault victim services, (2) adult protective services, (3) law enforcement, (4) prosecution, and (5) courts—and one that addresses coordinated community response.
Materials
  • General Material
November 2022

Stalking in Later Life

Publisher(s):
This resource provides information on common stalking tactics, the impacts of stalking on victims, the unique challenges about cases of stalking in later life, and resources for support.
Materials
  • General Material
  • Training Tools
June 2022

Responding to Housing Insecurity/Homelessness Issues for Indigenous Elders who are Victims of Domestic Violence

Author(s): Publisher(s):
Many domestic violence and homeless shelters are seeing rapid increases in the number of elders seeking shelter. This webinar discusses ways of responding to the needs of Indigenous elders who are experiencing housing insecurity and homelessness and what can be done.
Materials
  • General Material
March 2022

Mistreatment of Adults with Disabilities

Publisher(s):
This research brief synthesizes the latest available information and research relating to the mistreatment of adults with disabilities (AWD). This brief addresses the intersection of AWD and elder mistreatment.
Materials
  • General Material
October 2021

Domestic Violence Across the Lifespan: Supporting Older Survivors

Publisher(s):
This resource examines the unique dynamics and barriers that older survivors of domestic abuse experience and offers recommendations for tailored service and systems responses to better support older survivors.
Materials
  • General Material
  • Training Tools
April 2021

Supporting Victims and Survivors of Elder Abuse in our Faith Communities

Publisher(s):
This webinar series was designed for advocates and faith leaders (clergy and lay) to participate in together. This webinar focused on how to support victims of elder abuse.
Materials
  • General Material
March 2021

Mistreatment of Chinese Elders

Publisher(s):
This research brief synthesizes the latest available information and research relating to the mistreatment of Chinese older adults living in the United States, providing insight into general cultural beliefs, views, norms, of Chinese immigrant communities and how they relate to and influence elder mistreatment.
Materials
  • General Material
March 2021

Mistreatment of Korean Elders

Publisher(s):
This research brief synthesizes the latest available information and research relating to the mistreatment of Korean older adults living in the United States, providing insight into general cultural beliefs, views, norms, of Korean immigrant communities and how they relate to and influence elder mistreatment.