Violence and Abuse
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- GAO Report on Oversight of Guardians for Incapacitated Adults
- 2011 United States Government Accountability Office (GAO) report finding that oversight of federal fiduciaries and court-appointed guardians needs improvement. [PDF]
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- Guardianships: Cases of Financial Exploitation, Neglect, and Abuse of Seniors
- U.S. Government Accountability Office 2010 report on the prevalence of abuse by guardians.
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- National Association to Stop Guardian Abuse
- NASGA is a public benefit civil rights organization formed by victims and for victims of guardianship and conservatorship abuse. Offers videos and a blog.
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- California Advocates for Nursing Home Reform
- History of past citations, complaints and deficiencies related to elder abuse and neglect for all California nursing homes. Also providing legal updates and attorney referrals.
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- Elder Abuse
- The California Attorney General discusses Operation Guardians, a unique multidisciplinary facility inspection program. Gives elder abuse prosecution data from 1994 to 2003.
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- Elderly Abused at 1 in 3 Nursing Homes - ABCNEWS.com Report
- Reports of serious physical, sexual and verbal abuse are numerous among the nation's nursing homes, according to a congressional report released on July 30, 2001.
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- Elderly Locked up at Nursing Home - Asahi Shimbun Report
- Asahi Shimbun Report - Despite repeated warnings, a local nursing home continues to lock elderly residents in their rooms or strap them to wheelchairs.
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- GAO 2007 Report on Nursing Home Enforcement
- The US Government Accountability Office concludes that efforts to strengthen Federal enforcement have not deterred some homes from repeatedly harming residents. [PDF]
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- Kansas Advocates for Better Care (KABC)
- This non-profit organization dedicated to the prevention of elder abuse and neglect in nursing homes offers comprehensive information for professionals and consumers.
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- Nursing Home Deaths: GAO November 2004 Report
- Arkansas Coroner referrals confirm weaknesses in state and federal oversight of quality of care. Includes recommendations from the United States Government Accountability Office. [PDF]
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- Shortcomings in Efforts to Protect Residents from Abuse
- United States GAO testimony of Leslie Aronovitz before the Special Committee on Aging, U.S. Senate (March 2002). [PDF]
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- US Government Accountability Office Report on Nursing Homes
- According to this extensive GAO December 2005 report, challenges remain in insuring high-quality care and resident safety despite increased oversight. [PDF]
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- Why Some Elderly Attacks Go Unnoticed - ABCNEWS.com Report
- A congressional committee's findings indicate that elderly abuse cases are often not reported to police or disregarded altogether.
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- Sex Offenders in Long-Term Care Facilities
- US Government Accountability Office March 2006 report on registered sex offenders who are nursing home residents. Focuses on prevalence, notification requirements and required supervision. [PDF]
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- Sexual Violence in Later Life Information Packet
- The National Sexual Violence Resource Center offers comprehensive information including a fact sheet and technical assistance guide.
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- Stop Bullying Now!
- A social worker tells how to identify and prevent and intervene in bullying in schools. Tells what doesn't work and what does. Includes questions to ask bully's and links.