Guay, H. (2014). Abus et maltraitance envers les aînés : quel est l’apport du droit? Revue du Barreau, 73, 263-317.
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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Phelan, A. (2014). Elder Abuse: A Review of Progress in Ireland. Journal Of Elder Abuse And Neglect, 26(2), 172-188.
Themes:
Prevention* and public policies*
Sa, S. (2014). Le dispositif national contre la maltraitance. Travail social actualités, (53), 36-41.
Themes:
Definition*, public policies* and reporting*
Beaulieu, M., Garon, S. & Couturier, Y. (2013a). A luta contra os maus-tratos no Québec : alguns paralelos com a iniciativas « Cidades Amigas dos Idosos ». Revista Tematica Kairos Gerontologia, 15(6), 219-238.
Beaulieu, M., Garon, S. & Couturier, Y. (2013b). La lutte à la maltraitance au Québec. Quelques mises en parallèle avec la démarche « Villes amies des aînés ». Revista Tematica Kairos Gerontologia, 15(6), 197-218.
Anand, J., Begley, E., O'Brien, M., Taylor, B. & Killick, C. (2013). Conceptualising elder abuse across local and global contexts: implications for policy and professional practice on the island of Ireland. Journal of Adult Protection, 15(6), 280-289.
Themes:
Definition*, intervention* and public policies*
Harbourg, B. (2013). La maltraitance des personnes âgées vue par les professionnels américains : stratégies existantes et possibilités d'amélioration. Gérontologie, 173, 5-17.
Themes:
Prevention*, public policies* and training*
Norris, D., Fancey, P., Power, E. & Ross, P. (2013). The critical-ecological framework: Advancing knowledge, practice, and policy on older adult abuse. Journal of Elder Abuse and Neglect, 25(1), 40-55.
Brandl, B. & Raymond, J.A. (2012). Policy Implications of Recognizing that Caregiver Stress Is Not the Primary Cause of Elder Abuse. Generations, 36(3), 32-39.
Themes:
Explanatory theories and approaches* and public policies*
Connolly, M.-T. (2012). High-cost blind spot. National Academiy on an Aging Society. Public Policy & Aging Report, 22(1), 8-16.
Themes:
Public policies*