Lessard, G., Montminy, L., Lesieux, É., Flynn, C., Roy, V., Gauthier, S. & Fortin, A. (2015). Les violences conjugales, familiales et structurelles : vers une perspective intégrative des savoirs. Enfances, Familles, Générations, 22, 1-26.
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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Frazão, S. L., Silva, M. S., Norton, P. & Magalhães, T. (2014). Domestic violence against elderly with disability. Journal of Forensic and Legal Medicine, 28, 19-24.
Lee, H. Y., Yoon, H. S., Yoon, J. Y., Kwon, J. H., Park, E. S., Nam, R., & ... Park, K. H. (2014). Perception and Help-Seeking Intention of Intimate Partner Violence in Later Life: An International Perspective. Journal Of Aggression, Maltreatment & Trauma, 23(1), 45-66.
Themes:
Intercultural* and intimate partner violence*
Tobiasz-Adamczyk, B., Brzyski, P. & Brzyska, M. (2014). Health-related quality of life in older age and a risk of being a victim of domestic violence. Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics, 58(3), 388-398.
Yon, Y., Wister, A. V., Mitchell, B. & Gutman, G. (2014). A national comparison of spousal abuse in mid- and old age. Journal of Elder Abuse and Neglect, 26(1), 80-105.
Band-Winterstein, T. (2013). What do we know about older abusers? a typology of violent husbands dwelling in lifelong intimate violence relationships. American Journal of Men's Health, 7(4), 329-341.
Themes:
Intimate partner violence*
Cramer, E. P. & Brady, S. R. (2013). Competing Values in Serving Older and Vulnerable Adults: Adult Protective Services, Mandated Reporting, and Domestic Violence Programs. Journal of Elder Abuse and Neglect, 25(5), 453-468.
Themes:
Intervention*, intimate partner violence* and reporting*
Moyer, V. A. (2013). Screening for intimate partner violence and abuse of elderly and vulnerable adults: U.S. preventive services task force recommendation statement. Annals of Internal Medicine, 158(6), 478-486.
Newman, F.L., Seff, L.R., Beaulaurier, R.L. & Palmer, R.C. (2013). Domestic abuse against elder women and perceived barriers to help-seeking. Journal of Elder Abuse and Neglect, 25(3), 205-229.
Themes:
Intimate partner violence*
Roberto, K.A., McCann, B.R. & Brossoie, N. (2013). Intimate partner violence in late life : an analysis of national news reports. Journal of Elder Abuse and Neglect, 25(3), 230-241.
Themes:
Intimate partner violence*