Crime and elder abuse : an integrated perspective

Payne, Brian K.

Crime and elder abuse : an integrated perspective by Brian K. Payne - 2nd ed. - Springfield, Ill. Charles C. Thomas c2005 - xv, 315 p. ; 27 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 271-301) and index.

Employing a criminological foundation, this book aims to assist increased understanding of elder abuse. It will be of interest to policymakers, practitioners, and educators in a number of disciplines such as criminology, gerontology, social work, social welfare, sociology, psychology, victimology, and medicine. In this 2nd edition, which draws on new research, tables and figures are updated and sections added, including a new chapter on prevention and/or the minimisation of the consequences of victimisation.

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ELDER ABUSE
OLDER PEOPLE
CRIME

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