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	Elder Abuse and Neglect URL: http://www.apa.org/pi/aging/eldabuse.html ODP description: This APA Office on Aging site describes the different types of abuse and neglect, why abuse occurs, warning signs, caregiver issues, cultural issues and reporting guidelines. Page title: Elder Abuse and Neglect: In Search of Solutions Page description: This 20 page brochure was produced by APAs Office on Aging. Written for consumers, but useful to anyone who wants to know more about elder abuse. Topics covered include: what are the different types of abuse and neglect and why abuse occurs.
	NCALL: National Clearinghouse on Abuse in Later Life URL: http://www.ncall.us/ ODP description: This site provides access to program development, policy and technical assistance and training related to the nexus between domestic violence, sexual assault and elder abuse/neglect.
	Elder Abuse Prevention - Administration on Aging Fact Sheet URL: http://www.aoa.gov/eldfam/Elder_Rights/Elder_Abuse/Elder_Abuse.asp ODP description: Defines five types of elder abuse/neglect. Describes the role of the Administration on Aging; Includes 1996 statistics of elder abuse incidents. Page title: AoA Homepage > Elders & Families > Elder Rights & Resources > Elder Abuse Page description: The U.S. Administration on Aging is an agency in the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, is one of the nation's largest providers of home- and community-based care for older persons and their caregivers
	Prosecutor's Brief URL: http://www.cdaa.org/GrantPubs/ProsVolXXIno2.pdf ODP description: The California District Attorney Association offers a comprehensive series of articles on the challenges of elder abuse prosecution.
	Elder Abuse and Neglect URL: http://www.webster.edu/~woolflm/abuse.html ODP description: From Webster University, this site examines the problem of abuse and neglect as well as its potential causes. Gives suggestions for intervening and discusses self-neglect.
	UI Study Shows How State Laws Affect Elder Abuse Documentation URL: http://www.uiowa.edu/~ournews/2003/december/120203elder-abuse.html ODP description: University of Iowa research finds that relevant US laws vary greatly and impact the level of reporting across the states. Page title: UI Study Shows How State Laws Affect Elder Abuse Documentation - University News Service - The University of Iowa
	Crimes Against Persons Age 65 or Older, 1992-1997 URL: http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/bjs/pub/pdf/cpa6597.pdf ODP description: U.S. Department of Justice study of violence and property crimes against the elderly with a focus on trends, gender, race, income and victim-offender relationship.
	SafeState: California Elder Abuse Media Campaign URL: http://www.safestate.org/index.cfm?navID=195 ODP description: California Attorney General resource providing information on prevention, community forums, news release and television spots. Page title: SafeState - Elder & Dependent Adult Abuse Media Campaign
	Elder Abuse - Illinois URL: http://www.urbanext.uiuc.edu/elderabuse/ ODP description: From the University of Illinois, this site provides definitions, case studies, victim and abuser profiles. Includes local telephone numbers to report abuse. Page title: Elder Abuse and Neglect
	Lawmakers Fail on Oversight Legislation - Newsday.com Report URL: http://www.newsday.com/ny-inlegi0421,0,4398175.story?coll=ny-top-headlines ODP description: Comprehensive investigation on the lack of regulation over assisted living facilities in New York State, from staff reporter Lauren Terrazzano. Page title: Lawmakers fail on oversight legislation - Newsday.com Page description: For years, New York lawmakers have tried -- and failed -- to pass a law that would regulate assisted living to protect the state's frailest elderly residents, including the thousands who suffer from dementia.
	WordBridges - Elder Abuse URL: http://www.wordbridges.net/elderabuse/ ODP description: Archive of articles focusing on training, research, policy, interventions and culture to assist professionals working with at-risk elders and adults with disabilities. Page title: WordBridges - Elder Abuse Home Page
	Prevention of Elder Abuse URL: http://www.who.int/hpr/ageing/elderabuse.htm ODP description: The World Health Organization explains its global response to the problem. Includes the Toronto Declaration and focus group reports from eight countries.
	Elder Mistreatment: Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation in an Aging America URL: http://books.nap.edu/books/0309084342/html/index.html ODP description: The Committee on National Statistics offers this 2002 comprehensive study of the issue in open book format through the National Academies Press. Page title: Elder Mistreatment:
	Elder Mistreatment URL: http://www.nap.edu/books/0309084342/html/ ODP description: The National Academy of Sciences offers this draft report on elder mistreatment, abuse, neglect and exploitation in an aging America. Page title: Elder Mistreatment:
	Abused Seniors Turn to Alameda Court for Help URL: http://www.calbar.ca.gov/state/calbar/calbar_cbj.jsp?sCategoryPath=/Home/Attorney%20Resources/California%20Bar%20Journal/October2004&sCatHtmlPath=cbj/2004-10_TH_04_Abused-seniors.html&sCatHtmlTitle=Top%20Headlines ODP description: The California Bar Journal describes the special elder abuse court session created by Alameda County Superior Court Judge Julie Conger. Page title: California Bar Journal
	Elder Abuse - Indiana, Clark County Prosecuting Attorney URL: http://www.clarkprosecutor.org/html/aps/apshappn.htm ODP description: Examines the causes of elder abuse. Includes applicable Indiana laws and Adult Protective Services information. Page title: Why Does It Happen?
	Why Elder Abuse Continues to Elude the Health Care System URL: http://www.mssm.edu/msjournal/70/v70_1_page_62_68.pdf ODP description: Discusses why medical personnel should receive more training to identify and report elder mistreatment. Includes case studies and explains the need for interdisciplinary cooperation.
	Elder Justice and Protection - Stopping the Abuse URL: http://frwebgate.access.gpo.gov/cgi-bin/getdoc.cgi?dbname=108_senate_hearings&docid=f:89535.wais ODP description: U.S. Senate hearing of August 20, 2003 to examine the problem of elder abuse and issues related to prevention, reporting and prosecution.
	Elderly Parents Abandoned at Hospitals - Arab News Report URL: http://www.arabnews.com/?page=1§ion=0&article=58428&d=3&m=2&y=2005&pix=kingdom.jpg&category=Kingdom ODP description: February 2005 report describing three neglect cases involving elderly Saudis. Page title: Elderly Parents Abandoned at Hospitals
	Nonfatal Physical Assaults Related Injuries in Seniors, 2001 URL: http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/mm5234a2.htm ODP description: Center for Disease Control study among persons aged 60 and above, treated in U.S. hospital emergency departments. Page title: Public Health and Aging: Nonfatal Physical Assault--Related Injuries Among Persons Aged >60 Years Treated in Hospital Emergency Departments --- United States, 2001