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An exploration of service responses to domestic abuse among older people
— findings from one region of the UK | | Author(s) | Julie McGarry, Christine Simpson, Kathryn Hinsliff-Smith |
| Journal title | Journal of Adult Protection, vol 16, no 4, 2014 |
| Publisher | Emerald, 2014 |
| Pages | pp 202-212 |
| Source | www.emeraldinsight.com/jap.htm |
| Keywords | Older women ; Elder abuse ; Protection [vulnerable adults] ; Services ; Interaction [welfare services] ; Coordination. |
| Annotation | Domestic abuse continues to be largely hidden phenomenon. For older survivors this invisibility is further compounded by conceptual confusion surrounding domestic abuse and other forms of family violence. The purpose of this paper was to explore service responses to abuse among older people from across a range of sectors. Where possible the perspectives of older people themselves were explored. The study used a mixed methods approach incorporating postal questionnaires and semi-structured telephone interviews. Those invited to take part included both statutory and voluntary agencies who provided specific domestic abuse support services or general services for older people as well as older people themselves, either as survivors of abuse or with an interest in the development of services. In total, 18 individuals from a range of agencies and three older women survivors agreed to take part in the study. The findings highlighted three main themes: firstly, a lack of conceptual clarity between domestic abuse and elder abuse; secondly, the complex nature of family dynamics and abusive relationships; and thirdly, a deficit in dedicated service provision for older survivors. Key recommendations include a wider recognition of the significance of inter-professional education, training and working practices. (JL). |
| Accession Number | CPA-150626215 A |
| Classmark | BD: QNT: CA3G: I: QK6: QAJ |
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