Understanding and addressing elder abuse in gender and sexual minority communities
Understanding and addressing elder abuse in gender and sexual minority communities
Learning Network
- London, Ont : Centre for Research & Education on Violence Against Women & Children, Western University, 2024
- electronic document (10 pages) : PDF & HTML
This resource sheds light on this underreported social issue, by reviewing recent research and forefronting the lived experiences of survivors. Drawing upon stories shared by survivors, it recommends changes and additions to existing practices for organizations and individuals working with elders to better support gender and sexual minority (GSM) elders and end elder abuse. (From the website). Record #8899
ELDER ABUSE
GENDER DIVERSE
LGBTQIA+
NEGLECT
OLDER PEOPLE
PREVENTION
VICTIM/SURVIVORS' VOICES
INTERNATIONAL
CANADA
This resource sheds light on this underreported social issue, by reviewing recent research and forefronting the lived experiences of survivors. Drawing upon stories shared by survivors, it recommends changes and additions to existing practices for organizations and individuals working with elders to better support gender and sexual minority (GSM) elders and end elder abuse. (From the website). Record #8899
ELDER ABUSE
GENDER DIVERSE
LGBTQIA+
NEGLECT
OLDER PEOPLE
PREVENTION
VICTIM/SURVIVORS' VOICES
INTERNATIONAL
CANADA