Domestic Violence Elder Abuse Policy

Elder Abuse Policy

In the last three decades, the events of elder abuse have increased greatly which leads to the increase in the needs of victims and further develops a need for having a sound policy combating this situation. Hence, a structure is required which can help in educating public, training professional specializing in this field, increasing necessary measures required for adult protection, increasing prosecution and reduction of barriers in promulgation of this policy.

In order to devise a policy for elder abuse, it is necessary to understand the definition of it:

"a single, or repeated act, or lack of appropriate action, occurring within any relationship where there is an expectation of trust which causes harm or distress to an older person"

As per the definition presented by police and prosecution, any crime involving the abuse of individuals exceeding the age of sixty. These cases...
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