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Contributors | |
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Preface | |
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Acknowledgments | |
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Introduction | |
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Demographic Changes Among the Elderly in Minority Populations | |
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Race/Ethnicity of Elder-Abuse Victims in Previous Studies | |
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A Brief Discussion on Elder-Abuse Reports and Elder-Abuse Incidence | |
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References | |
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Elder Abuse in Black Communities | |
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Abuse of Black Elders in Rhode Island | |
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Introduction | |
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Understanding and Addressing Elder Abuse Among Blacks | |
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Barriers to Elder-Abuse Prevention | |
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Recommendations for Working with Black Elders | |
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References | |
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Elder Maltreatment in the African American Community: You Just Don't Hit Your Momma!!! | |
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Introduction | |
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African American Elder-Maltreatment Themes | |
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Conclusions | |
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Recommendations | |
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References | |
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African Americans and Elder Mistreatment: Targeting Information for a High-Risk Population | |
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Introduction | |
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Violence, Culture, and African Americans | |
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Outreach to African Americans | |
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A Survey Study of Outreach to African Americans About Elder Mistreatment | |
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References | |
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Appendix | |
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Elder Abuse in Hispanic Communities | |
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Elder Mistreatment in Mexican American Communities: The Nevada and Michigan Experiences | |
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Demographics | |
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Mistreatment in Communities of Color | |
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Methodology | |
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Findings | |
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Discussion | |
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Conclusions | |
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References | |
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Issues in the Provision of Adult-Protective Services to Mexican American Elders in Texas | |
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Texas Profile | |
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Ongoing Efforts to Improve Cultural Competence | |
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Conclusion | |
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References | |
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Elder Abuse in the Puerto Rican Context | |
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Elder Abuse in Puerto Rico | |
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Legislation | |
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Conclusions and Recommendations | |
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References | |
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Elder Abuse in Asian American Communities | |
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Elder Abuse and Neglect Among the Korean Elderly in the United States | |
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Immigration Patterns and Demographic Background | |
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The Extent and Type of Elder Abuse and Neglect | |
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Perceptions of and Attitudes Toward Elder Abuse and Neglect | |
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Help-Seeking Behaviors and Attitudes About Reporting Elder Abuse | |
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Implications and Conclusion | |
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References | |
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Exploration of Elder Mistreatment Among the Japanese | |
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Purpose of Study | |
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Methodology | |
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Core Category, Dimension, and Conditions | |
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Discussion | |
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References | |
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Elder Abuse in American Indian Communities | |
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Patterns of Abuse Among Native American Elderly | |
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Evidence of Elder Abuse Among Native Americans | |
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Native American Elder Abuse and Cultural Diversity | |
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Recommended Policies and Corrective Actions | |
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Conclusion | |
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References | |
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Dilemmas Surrounding Elder Abuse and Neglect in Native American Communities | |
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Sociohistorical Overview | |
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Evidence of Abuse and Neglect Within Native American Communities | |
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Summary of Empirical Studies of Elder Maltreatment Among Native Americans | |
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The Process of Growing Old in Tribal Cultures: An Historical Overview | |
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Conceptual Frameworks for Understanding Elder Abuse and Neglect Among Native Americans | |
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A Risk- and Protective-Factors Approach to Understanding Elder Abuse and Neglect in Native American Communities | |
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Summary and Conclusions Regarding Research into Elder Abuse and Neglect in Native American Communities | |
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References | |
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Elder Abuse in Multicultural Perspective: Theory and Practice | |
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Elder Abuse: Its Meaning to Caucasians, African Americans, and Native Americans | |
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Background | |
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Study Methods | |
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Results | |
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Discussion | |
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Implications | |
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References | |
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Culturally Specific Outreach in Elder Abuse | |
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Introduction and Background | |
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General Approaches to Outreach | |
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Designing Culturally Specific Outreach | |
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Discussion | |
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A Synthesis of Current Knowledge on Minority Elder Abuse | |
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Elder Abuse Within the Black Community | |
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Elder Abuse in the Hispanic Community | |
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Elder Abuse Within the American Indian Community | |
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Elder Abuse in the Asian American Community | |
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Summary and Recommendations | |
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References | |
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Concluding Remarks | |
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Index | |