Jirik, S. & Sanders, S. (2014). Analysis of Elder Abuse Statutes Across the United States, 2011–2012. Journal Of Gerontological Social Work, 57(5), 478-497.
This section suggests a selection of international publications on mistreatment of older adults that have been published since 2007. A scientific literature review is carried out every six months in order to regularly enhance this reference list.
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Kleba, P. A. & Falk, N. L. (2014). The Elder Justice Act: What Nurses Need to Know. American Journal Of Nursing, 114(9), 65-68.
Themes:
Laws/ rights and freedoms/ legal aspects* and prevention*
Guay, H. (2014). Abus et maltraitance envers les aînés : quel est l’apport du droit? Revue du Barreau, 73, 263-317.
Ménard, J.-P. (2014). La protection des personnes vulnérables : quel rôle pour les travailleurs sociaux? Intervention, (140), 5-7.
Ben Natan, M. & Tabak, N. (2013). Combating the maltreatment of older persons by staff in long-term care nursing homes: legal aspects. Medicine and Law, 32(1), 53-64.
Gagnon, É. & Clément, M. (2013). Le comité d’éthique, la vie privée et l’intimité. Interpréter les droits des usagers. Les ateliers de l'éthique, 8(1),70–90.
Jackson, S. L. & Hafemeister, T.L. (2013). How do abused elderly persons and their adult protective services caseworkers view law enforcement involvement and criminal prosecution, and what impact do these views have on case processing? Journal of Elder Abuse & Neglect, 25(3), 254-280.
Krohn, S. (2013). When the System Fails Us. Victimization of The Elderly & Disabled, 16(3), 33-47.
Morin, C. (2013). Libéralités et personnes âgées : entre autonomie et protection. Revue de droit de McGill, 59(1), 141-164.
Themes:
Ageism* and laws/ rights and freedoms/ legal aspects*
Manthorpe, J., Samsi, K. & Rapaport, J. (2013). "Capacity Is Key": Investigating New Legal Provisions in England and Wales for Adult Safeguarding. Journal of Elder Abuse & Neglect, 25(4), 355-373.