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Where Elder Abuse and the Justice System Collide: Police Power, Parens Patriae, and 12 Recommendations

NCJ Number
230263
Journal
Journal of Elder Abuse & Neglect Volume: 22 Issue: 1-2 Dated: January-June 2010 Pages: 37-93
Author(s)
Marie-Therese Connolly, J.D.
Date Published
January 2010
Length
57 pages
Annotation
This article discusses the intersection of the justice system and elder abuse.
Abstract
This article discusses the intersection of the justice system and elder abuse, arguing for a multidisciplinary framework for approaching the problem. It concludes with 12 recommendations for enhancing the justice system's response to elder abuse. 206 notes (Published Abstract)