Citation

Blakely BE, Dolon R. J. Elder Abuse Negl. 2001; 12(3): 71-94.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2001, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1300/J084v12n03_04

PMID

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Abstract

This paper summarizes results of a 1997 survey of adult protective services workers in 43 states. The survey yielded ratings of police and victim assistants in detecting and treating elder abuse and estimates of the likelihood that criminal justice professionals would provide ten forms of assistance in a case of elder abuse. Respondents also reported the most helpful services supplied by criminal justice professionals, the services that were most difficult to obtain, and overall ratings of criminal justice professionals in cases of elder abuse. Findings provide insights about relationships between adult protective services workers and criminal justice professionals.