TY  - SER
AU  - Peri, Kathryn
AU  - Fanslow,Janet L.
AU  - Hand,Jennifer
AU  - Parsons,John
TI  - Keeping older people safe by preventing elder abuse and neglect
T2  - Social Policy Journal
U1  - P FAM COM RR 1/08 
PY  - 2009///
PB  - Ministry of Social Development
KW  - FVC
KW  - CULTURAL DIFFERENCES
KW  - DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
KW  - ELDER ABUSE
KW  - FAMILIES
KW  - HEALTH
KW  - MENTAL HEALTH
KW  - NEGLECT
KW  - SURVIVORS
KW  - VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
KW  - MĀORI
KW  - ASIAN PEOPLES
KW  - PASIFIKA
KW  - OLDER PEOPLE
KW  - PREVENTION
KW  - NEW ZEALAND
N1  - Social Policy Journal, 2009, 35: 159-172; Record #4583; nz
N2  - "Preventing family violence, including the abuse and neglect of older people, is an important community and social policy issue in New Zealand. Although significant research and intervention activities have been undertaken to reduce
family violence in general, less is known about the nature of elder abuse and neglect, and appropriate and effective prevention strategies in a New Zealand context. Drawing on qualitative interviews with older people and their caregivers, as well as service providers and non-governmental organisations that provide support to older people, this article discusses recent research findings related to societal-level risk and protective factors that may affect the incidence of elder abuse and neglect. Some of the factors identified include the need to pay attention to ageism and older people’s rights, gender roles, and societal ideas about individuals and families. The findings have implications for policy and practice. Supporting community and societal change that reduces ageism and promotes positive and valued roles for older people will contribute to the wider goal. Practical strategies – such as the provision of information for older people, family and carers – that support the empowerment of older people may also help to minimise the risks of elder abuse and neglect." (Authors' abstract)
UR  - https://www.msd.govt.nz/documents/about-msd-and-our-work/publications-resources/journals-and-magazines/social-policy-journal/spj35/keeping-older-people-safe.pdf
ER  -