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| Older and isolated women and domestic violence project | | Author(s) | Jennifer Schaffer |
| Journal title | Journal of Elder Abuse & Neglect, vol 11, no 1, 1999 |
| Pages | pp 59-78 |
| Source | http://www.tandfonline.com |
| Keywords | Elder abuse ; Older women ; Loneliness ; Isolation ; Australia. |
| Annotation | An innovative national research project was undertaken in Australia to identify and explore the needs of older and isolated women who live with domestic violence. Face-to-face interviews, focus groups, and a national phone-in were conducted, and a wealth of rich information was provided by many women from metropolitan, rural and isolated areas. Older women from indigenous, non-indigenous, and diverse language and cultural communities spoke of their experiences as well as women with varying abilities and those with mental health problems. This paper identifies the significant themes that emerged from the phone-in, and highlights the major issues identified by older women needing attention by government authorities, health professionals, and service providers. Recommendations are made for policy development, improved service provision, and prevention strategies. (AKM). |
| Accession Number | CPA-000208226 A |
| Classmark | QNT: BD: DV: TP: 7YA |
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