Policy Series: Fifty Plus: Elder Abuse - Past, Present and Future
Bridget Penhale, Pamela Teaster

TL;DR
This symposium explores the history, current state, and future of elder abuse research and policy in the US, bringing together experts from various fields.
Contribution
The paper presents a multidisciplinary symposium to examine past, present, and future perspectives on elder abuse and interventions.
Findings
Experts from gerontology, law, and policy will discuss clinical, social work, and legal approaches to elder abuse.
The symposium aims to foster collaboration and address challenges in elder abuse prevention and response.
Past, present, and future developments in elder abuse research and policy will be reviewed.
Abstract
This symposium welcomes inquiry and insights between gerontology, geriatrics, law, policy and elder abuse/adult protective services as areas for exploring knowledge and understanding of violence and abuse in later life. In bridging these contributions across violence intervention and prevention, we aim to celebrate 50 years of inquiry in the US on elder abuse – encompassing research, practice, and policy. For this interactive symposium, we have invited contributions to explore previous traditions and inquiry in the field, examine approaches currently being used, and uncover new and future perspectives. Through exploration, discussion, and interaction, we aim to foster collaborations and address challenges and opportunities arising within the field, how these occurred in the past, how they are managed currently, and in the next 10 years - including those that intersect with other areas…
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Taxonomy
TopicsElder Abuse and Neglect · Aging and Gerontology Research · Disability Rights and Representation
