A Hidden Crime (WashingtonPost.com - Jan. 27, 2008)
As though declining health, impending mortality and other challenges weren't hard enough, too often old age is also plagued by abuse, neglect and exploitation.

A New Campaign to Address America's Silent Crisis: Elder Abuse (The Hub - 6/15/09)
Every year, an estimated five million older Americans are beaten, ignored or financially exploited, causing illness, suffering and premature death. Yet, elder abuse is not perceived as a national tragedy and collectively there is much silence around the issue.

A Systematic Review of Interventions for Elder Abuse (InformaWorld - 2010)
The purpose of this study was to use rigorous systematic review methods to summarize the effectiveness of interventions for elder abuse.

Adult Protective Services, Institutional Abuse and Long Term Care Ombudsman Program Laws: Citations by State (ABA)
Information about laws related to elder abuse and analysis of adult protective services laws.

Analysis of State Adult Protective Services Laws (National Center on Elder Abuse)
Three sets of charts on adult protective services (APS) laws are available. These charts were prepared for the National Center on Elder Abuse by the ABA Commission on Law and Aging.

Bruising as a Marker of Physical Elder Abuse (UC Irvine Center of Excellence on Elder Abuse & Neglect)
DOJ-funded studies on bruising in older adults.

Dealing With the Growing Dilemma of Elder Abuse (Daily Tribune - 5/17/09)
Elder abuse has many faces - meet some people affected by this problem.

Elder Abuse (HelpGuide.org)
Types, signs, symptoms, risk factors and prevention.

Elder Abuse: A Women's Issue
Domestic and institutional elder abuse, neglect and exploitation cause serious harm to anywhere from 500,000 to 5 million individuals every year. Woman make up approximately 66% of elder abuse victims in the United States.

Elder Justice Act (ABA)
The ABA Commission on Law & Aging has added a new set of statutory analysis charts on its elder abuse web page, including "Penalties for Failing to Report Elder Abuse" and Penalties for Making a False Report of Abuse." Charts, information and links to many subjects related to elder abuse.

Frail Elderly Vulnerable to Abuse (Pittsburgh Tribune-Review (1/4/09)
Even when a patient is in a care facility such as a nursing home or hospital, they still need a support network of family and friends, experts said.

Information About Laws Related to Elder Abuse (ABA Commission)
Background info about federal and state statutes related to elder abuse.

Neglect of Older Persons: Legal Issues Related to Caregiver Duty and Liability (National Center on Elder Abuse)
An introduction to legal issues related to liability for neglect of older persons.

New Laws Battle Elder Abuse (DailyBreeze.com - 1/30/09)
As the largest generation in America's history approaches retirement, a wave of new laws are aimed at toughening the penalties for taking advantage of frail or infirm seniors.

Stronger Protections Needed to Fight Elder Abuse (Oakland Press - 3/5/09)
There is no crime more heinous than one committed against a vulnerable, defenseless human being.

Violence Against Vulnerable Adults (Disabilities Project Newsletter)
Response to violence against people with disabilities and elders is still a particularly under-recognized and under-reported social problem and crime.

Clearinghouse on Abuse and Neglect of the Elderly (University of Delaware - 2010)
The nation's largest computerized catalog of elder abuse literature. With over 6,000 entries, you can search CANE's database to obtain references pertaining to many aspects of elder abuse and neglect, and the conditions that impact elder mistreatment.

Elder Financial Protection Network (Be Wise Online)
Elder financial abuse is a crime. It involves the wrongful taking of money or property, whether through fraud, scams, predatory caretakers or family, or others. An estimated $2.6 billion is stolen annually from elders. You can learn to protect yourself and those you love.

Elder Abuse Foundation
This site is intended to educate people on the topic of nursing home abuse that has become one of the greatest law enforcement challenges of our time.

Illinois Department of Aging
The Elder Abuse and Neglect Program, under the authority of the Elder Abuse and Neglect Act (320 ILCS 20/1 et seq.), responds to reports of alleged abuse, neglect or financial exploitation of persons 60 years of age and older. The program provides investigation, intervention and follow-up services to victims. Reports increase each year, as the older population grows and awareness of elder abuse increases.

National Center on Elder Abuse
Directed by the U.S. Administration on Aging, it's commitment is to help national, state, and local partners in the field be fully prepared to ensure that older Americans will live with dignity, integrity, independence, and without abuse, neglect, and exploitation.

National Clearinghouse on Abuse in Later Life (Wisconsin Coalition Against Domestic Violence)
Program development, policy and technical assistance and training that addresses the nexus between domestic violence, sexual assault and elder abuse/neglect.

National Committee for the Prevention of Elder Abuse
An association of researchers, practitioners, educators, and advocates dedicated to protecting the safety, security, and dignity of America's most vulnerable citizens.

Senior Services
Responsible for facilitating and coordinating law-enforcement services provided to the senior-citizen community; developing and implementing training for district senior-services officers; and educating other members of the Department of services available to facilitate police assistance to the senior-citizen population and their families

The Elder Justice Coalition
A national advocacy voice supporting elder justice in America and seeking to increase public awareness of the tragedy of elder abuse, neglect and exploitation at the local, state, and national levels.