Citation

Ramsey-Klawsnik H, Miller E. J. Elder Abuse Negl. 2017; 29(5): 339-350.

Affiliation

Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault Program , Newton-Wellesley Hospital , MA.

Copyright

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

DOI

10.1080/08946566.2017.1388017

PMID

28990878

Abstract

This article provides a summary of salient trauma findings and conveys the dearth of research pertaining specifically to the trauma of elder abuse. This material, in conjunction with information contained in other articles composing this special issue, lays the foundation for advancing a trauma-informed approach to assisting older adults who have experienced polyvictimization. Informed by the findings presented and their extensive clinical experience with victims of violence, the authors suggest steps for providing a trauma-informed and victim-centered response to older adults who have suffered polyvictimization. These steps are then illustrated with an in-depth late life polyvictimization case analysis.

Language: en

Keywords

Late life polyvictimization; elder abuse; older victim-centered intervention; trauma; trauma-informed care