Directory of Forensics Resources

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This category covers scientific research on all aspects of elder abuse from a variety of professions and areas of expertise. The category also includes multidisciplinary efforts supporting investigation and prosecution of elder abuse or criminal neglect.

Resources in This Category

• Elder Abuse Forensic Center

  http://www.elderabuseforensiccenter.com/
  Collaborative effort between public and private agencies focused on prevention, education and prosecution in Orange County, California. List of services and participating organizations.

• Maine Elder Death Analysis Review Team (MEDART)

  http://www.maine.gov/ag/dynld/documents/MEDART03.PDF
  2003 annual report examining deaths and cases of serious bodily injury associated with suspected abuse or neglect of elderly and vulnerable adults.

• The Clinical and Medical Forensics of Elder Abuse and Neglect

  http://www.nap.edu/books/0309084342/html/339.html
  The National Academy of Sciences explores this mostly undocumented subject in their 2003 study of Elder Mistreatment in an Aging America.

• What Physicians Can and Should Do

  http://www.ccjm.org/content/69/10/801.full.pdf+html
  The Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine offers a comprehensive overview of the physician's role. Includes tailored practical strategies for intervening in elder abuse.

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