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Elder Abuse on the Rise: $800,000 Awarded to Study Prevention Programs
WASHINGTON, DC – A shocking increase in elder abuse cases has prompted the National Institute of Justice (NIJ) to award nearly $800,000 to the Urban Institute and the University of Southern California to develop and test prevention programs addressing elder abuse, neglect and financial exploitation.
The awards, which were also supported by the Elder Justice Initiative, underscore NIJ’s work to identify evidence-based solutions to elder mistreatment and evaluate their effectiveness in prevention, detection and intervention. ‘There is no age limit on victimization,’ said NIJ Director Nancy Rodriguez. ‘These awards are another step toward enabling evidence-based approaches to protect our elderly from abuse and neglect, while also holding accountable those who exploit and victimize our seniors.’
The Urban Institute was awarded $399,970 to design and implement an elder abuse prevention pilot project with at-risk adults 60 and older in Maricopa County, Ariz. This 18-month study will result in a published manual, including information for implementing and replicating the program in other locations. Following completion, the institute will perform a multi-year demonstration of the program.
The University of Southern California was awarded $400,000 to develop an innovative elder mistreatment intervention based upon lessons learned from preventing other forms of family violence, such as child maltreatment and intimate partner violence. The award will support the first phase of a three-part project led by the university in partnership with health professionals and stakeholders. Adults 65 and older will have the opportunity to take part in the first phase. Following completion, the university will perform a multi-year demonstration of the program.
The NIJ’s elder abuse projects aim to provide evidence-based solutions to prevent and address elder abuse. More information on the NIJ’s elder abuse projects can be found at http://nij.gov/topics/crime/elder-abuse/Pages/welcome.aspx.
Additionally, information on the DOJ’s Elder Justice Initiative can be found at www.elderjustice.gov.
Key Facts
- State: California
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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