Elder Abuse Work Best Practice in Britain and Canada

Name: Elder Abuse Work Best Practice in Britain and Canada
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ISBN: 9781853027048

ISBN-10: 1853027049

ISBN-13: 9781853027048

Edition: 1999

Authors: Jacki Pritchard

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This volume gives a comparative overview of the developments and issues in both countries and draws out good practice guidelines. The chapters include analyses, research, theory, policy developments and self-help for older people.

Book details

List price: $85.00
Copyright year: 1999
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Publication date: 1/1/1999
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 512
Size: 6.10" wide x 9.21" long x 0.98" tall
Weight: 1.672
Language: English



Introduction



Britain



Lessons Learnt in Working with Elder Abuse in the Last Decade




Developing Policy and a Training Strategy in Berkshire: The Results of Practice




Developing a Policy on Abuse in Residential and Nursing Homes




Abuse in a Safe Environment




Elder Abuse: The Clinical Reality




'It is Better to Talk of Bulls than be in the Bull Ring': Elder Abuse - A Police Perspective




Social Work and Elder Abuse: Practitioner Perspectives from Scotland




Good Practice: Victims' Perspectives




Bringing Rights Home: Back to Beautiful Swansea Anyway!




The Differences between Child Protection and Elder Protection: The Role of the Local Authority Solicitor




The Protection of People without Mental Capacity



Canada



Elder Abuse: The Canadian Experience 1980-1998




From Powerlessness to Empowerment




Financial Abuse of Seniors: A Growing Concern: Seniors in British Columbia, Canada 'Taking Action against Financial Abuse'




The Role of Alcohol in Elder Abuse Cases




The Dynamics of Senior Mistreatment and the Options for Intervention




Innovative Interventions when Seniors are Abused




Abuse Prevention in Long-Term Care




A Community Response to Abuse of Seniors




Police Service to Seniors




Support Groups: A Chance at Human Connection for Abused Older Adults




Planning a Shelter for Abused Seniors



The Contributors


Subject Index


Author Index