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Scroll through this section to find information and resources to download or to order from our store, which will aid you in your work with older victims of domestic abuse and abuse of people with disabilities. For information and resources on other web sites please see the Aging and Disabilities links section.
Items 1 - 10 of 24, NextRADAR: A Domestic/Intimate Partner and Elder Abuse Assessment
Distributed by Visiting Nurses Association, Senior Protective Services in Rockford, Illinois, this is a two-sided 11" by 4" laminated pocket card for health care providers. RADAR = Routinely assess patients; Ask direct questions; Document your findings; Assess patient safety; Review options and referrals. There are special questions to ask of older adults. (added 2/13/08)
Domestic Abuse in Later Life Homicides: 5 Year Report
WCADV has complied five years of information and statistics on elder domestic violence homicide and suicide in Wisconsin, from 2000-2004.
Education Journal Volume 24, No. 2
Abuse in Later Life: Name It! Claim It!
As the number of older Americans continues to grow and reported cases of elder abuse continue to increase, more professionals are working with older victims of abuse in later life. This edition explores the issue in more depth.
Education Journal Volume 23, No. 2
This issue is about domestic violence against people with disabilities.
Safety Planning: A guide for individuals with cognitive disabilities
This guide offers suggestions to caring individuals willing to help persons with cognitive disabilities who are being abused. Persons with cognitive disabilities may not recognize that they are being abused, or are afraid to tell anyone. This booklet guides individuals to create a safety plan with the cognitively disabled person that fits his or her specific needs depending on their level of functioning.
ANTICIPATE: Identifying Victim Strengths and Planning for Safety Concerns
The purpose of this interactive exercise is to enhance the safety planning skills of professionals who work with older victims and/or people with disabilities. The training exercise comes in a kit with directions and pieces necessary to run the game for small groups (4-8 people). This exercise was created by NCALL to facilitate dialogue across disciplines and provide participants the opportunity to share expertise and knowledge from their field.
Available from the WCADV online store or call WCADV to order (608-255-0539).
Golden Voices: Support Groups for Older Abused Women
This resource was developed based on interviews with older womens' support group facilitators from across the country. It also includes quotes from women attending the support groups. This manual will help people who are interested in developing support groups for older victims of domestic abuse. (91 pages, shrink-wrapped & 3-hole punched). Order from the WCADV Store.
Safety Planning: A Guide for Individuals with Physical Disabilities
This safety plan is designed to help adults with physical disabilities who have been or may be abused by an intimate partner, spouse, adult child, other family member, personal assistant or caregiver. This safety plan can also be useful for people with mental, cognitive, developmental disabilities, and those who have hidden disabilities. The brochure includes sections on: Planning for an explosive incident; Safety during an explosive incident; Safety in your home; Safety when preparing to leave; Your safety and emotional health.
Visit the WCADV store to order the booklet version.
Power & Control Wheel - Spanish
A Spanish version of the 2-page power and control wheel specifically designed by NCALL/WCADV with older victims in mind. The second page lists many abusive behaviors.
Power & Control Wheel - Abuse of People with Developmental Disabilities by a Caregiver
A power and control wheel specifically designed with people with developmental disabilities in mind. The wheel lists many abusive behaviors as well as positive behaviors shown by caregivers.