Sounding the Shofar: A Wake-up Call to the Epidemic of Elder Abuse


 

Publication Date: January 2006

Publisher: Jewish Communal Service Association of North America

Author(s): Joy Solomon

Research Area: Population and demographics

Keywords: Elderly; Social Services; Violence

Type: Report

Coverage: United States

Abstract:

This article examines the epidemic of elder abuse in the United States from a general as well as a Jewish context. It focuses on different community responses, primarily looking at the nation's first comprehensive shelter for victims of elder abuse. The article also provides practical information for creating community-based programs, whether for victim assistance or for elder abuse professionals.