Citation

Roberto KA. J. Elder Abuse Negl. 2017; 29(5): 313-326.

Affiliation

Center for Gerontology and Institute for Society, Culture and Environment , Virginia Tech , Blacksburg , VA.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2017, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1080/08946566.2017.1374223

PMID

28895800

Abstract

Most available data about perpetrators of elder abuse is included as part of the description of abuse experienced by older adults. Embedded within this literature is some evidence that perpetrators of elder abuse are involved in polyvictimization. Drawing upon prior empirical research of apparent cases of polyvictimization, this article focuses on what is known about the personal characteristics of perpetrators of polyvictimization, highlights the context of the relationship between perpetrators of polyvictimization and their older adult victims, addresses the potential consequences for perpetrators of polyvictimization, and provides recommendations for future research and practice.

FINDINGS elucidate characteristics of and potential outcomes for perpetrators of late life polyvictimization.

Language: en

Keywords

Perpetrator characteristics; care facilities; elder abuse; family members; non-family members; older adults; polyvictimization; prosecution