This report provides data from the National Crime Victimization Survey and the FBI Uniform Crime Reports to summarize levels and rates of violent and property crimes against persons age 65 or older. Crime rates for the elderly are compared with those of other age groups. The crimes examined are murder, rape, robbery, assault, larceny, household burglary, property theft, and motor vehicle theft. The report also discusses 1992–97 trends, comparing the elderly with other age groups, and presents data on offender weapon use, self-protective measures by victims, victim injury and treatment, stranger versus nonstranger crime, place and time of occurrence, and victim and offender demographics including gender, ethnicity, and household income. Crimes include both those that were reported to police and those that were not reported by victims. January 2000; Free (NCJ 176352); BJS.
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Domestic elder abuse is a complex problem that requires a multidisciplinary response tailored to the particular needs of elderly victims. Law enforcement plays a critical role in developing a comprehensive strategy to meet the needs of a growing elderly population. This training manual is intended to increase student understanding of the legal mandates related to police officers, the process of aging, and aspects of elder abuse that police may encounter. The manual offers practical information that can be applied to police encounters with elder abuse victims, suspects, and witnesses. Learning objectives, participant materials, and activities are identified. Training resources are listed, model police response and investigation procedures are noted, and a literature review is included. September 1993; Free, limited quantities available (NCJ 147558); OVC.

Domestic elder abuse is a complex problem that requires a multidisciplinary response tailored to the particular needs of elderly victims. Law enforcement plays a critical role in developing a comprehensive strategy to meet the needs of a growing elderly population. This training curriculum for improving the police response to domestic elder abuse is designed to increase participants’ understanding of the legal mandates related to police officers, the process of aging, and aspects of domestic elder abuse that police may encounter. The manual offers practical information that can be applied to police encounters with elder abuse victims, suspects, and witnesses. Each section of the manual lists learning objectives and provides an outline of information presented. Lists of resources and additional reading materials are included. September 1993; Free, limited quantities available (NCJ 148831); OVC.