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| Untold crimes | | Author(s) | Azrini Wahidin |
| Journal title | Unite, issue 368, November 2009 |
| Pages | pp 6-7 |
| Source | National Federation of Royal Mail & BT Pensioners, Unit 6, Imperial Court, Laporte Way, Luton LU4 8FE. E-mail: info@pensionersonline.com Website: www.pensionersonline.com |
| Keywords | Crime ; Financial services [older people] ; Elder abuse. |
| Annotation | Up to 300,000 older people a year could be victims of abuse or neglect, or of bogus traders or street crime, according to the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS). It is thought that only 6% of such offences are ever reported. Most victims suffer in silence, too afraid or embarrassed to call the authorities. This article notes that older people are particularly likely to experience physical and psychological ill effects from crime. Three main categories of crimes against older people are identified. First, criminal abuse or neglect where there is a relationship and an expectation of trust. Next, theft, muggings, distraction burglary, robbery or rip-offs by rogue traders. Lastly, assault, harassment and anti-social behaviour caused by the perpetrators' hostility towards older people. To minimise risk, effective engagement with care and service providers is suggested. (RH). |
| Accession Number | CPA-100201203 A |
| Classmark | TWA: J: QNT * |
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