Family Violence and Personal Safety: Women in Nova Scotia Part 3 of a Statistical Series
This paper examines spousal assault, violence, spousal homicide, and incidence of police reporting as well as women’s education, family life, paid and unpaid work, income and poverty.
• Category: Crime And Violence > Elder Abuse
• Nova Scotia Advisory Council on the Status on Women • 2001

The Impact of Violence on Mental Health: A Guide to the Literature
This paper gives an overview of the the various types of violence and abuse (child, spousal, elder), and discusses the impact of violence on mental health including increased fear and aggressiveness, depression, and suicide.
• Category: Crime And Violence > Elder Abuse
• Health Canada • February 01, 1995

Family Violence in Canada: A Statistical Profile 2007
This annual report examines Canadian data on family violence against spouses, children and older adults.
• Category: Crime And Violence > Elder Abuse
• Canadian Centre for Justice Statistics, Statistics Canada • October 2007

Domestic Violence: A Review of Canadian Incidence Levels, Contributing Factors & Treatment Options
This report examines recent research on family violence in Canada to determine rates of violence, preventative measures and intervention strategies.
• Category: Crime And Violence > Elder Abuse
• Institute of Marriage and Family Canada • August 26, 2005

Emotional Abuse
This paper discusses the various types of emotional abuse and their impact on women, children, and the elderly in terms of psychological and social development, behaviour, and health.
• Category: Crime And Violence > Elder Abuse
• Health Canada • April 01, 1996

Crimes Against Persons Age 65 or Older, 1992-97
This paper discusses the nature and prevalence of crimes against the elderly, as well as trends in victimization rates and occurrences of specific crimes against older persons such as violent crimes, property crimes and personal theft.
• Category: Crime And Violence > Elder Abuse
• US Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Statistics • January 2000

Homicide Trends in the United States: 1998 Update
This paper examines trends in American homicide rates broken down by age, race, and gender categories, and looks also at different types of homicide, including eldercide, infanticide and intimate partner homicide.
• Category: Crime And Violence > Elder Abuse
• U.S. Department of Justice Office of Justice Programs • March 2000

Homicide Trends in the United States: 2000 Update
This paper examines trends in American homicide rates for various age, race, and gender categories, and looks at different types of homicide, including eldercide, infanticide and intimate partner homicide.
• Category: Crime And Violence > Elder Abuse
• US Department of Justice Office of Justice Programs • January 2003

Preventing Crime Against Older Australians
This paper discusses the extent, nature, and impact of crimes against older persons in Australia.
• Category: Crime And Violence > Elder Abuse
• Australian Institute of Criminology • 2000

Family Violence in Canada: A Statistical Profile 2000
This annual report provides current data and historical trends on the nature and extent of family violence incidents in Canada.
• Category: Crime And Violence > Elder Abuse
• Statistics Canada • July 01, 2000

The Elderly as Victims of Crime, Abuse, and Neglect
This paper discusses crimes against the elderly, including theft, fraud, neglect, and psychological, economic and physical abuse.
• Category: Crime And Violence > Elder Abuse
• Australian Institute of Criminology • June 01, 1992

Family Violence in Canada: A Statistical Profile 1998
The purpose of the report is to provide current data on the nature and extent of family violence within Canada.
• Category: Crime And Violence > Elder Abuse
• Statistics Canada, Canadian Centre for Justice Statistics • May 01, 1998

Family Violence in Canada: A Statistical Profile 2001
This annual report is part of an ongoing initiative to inform the public about family violence issues ...
• Category: Crime And Violence > Elder Abuse
• Statistics Canada • June 01, 2001

Family Violence in Canada: A Statistical Profile 1999
This annual report is part of an ongoing initiative to ...
• Category: Crime And Violence > Elder Abuse
• Statistics Canada • June 01, 1999

Fraud and Financial Abuse of Older Persons
This paper examines the extent to which older people become victims of fraud, discusses the impact of fraud on the elderly, and describes various types of fraud that may be targeted at people in this age group.
• Category: Crime And Violence > Elder Abuse
• Australian Institute of Criminology • October 01, 1999

Abuse of Older People: Crime or Family Dynamics?
This paper defines elder abuse, explores the extent of this problem, suggests possible reasons for elder abuse, and offers recommendations for prevention and intervention.
• Category: Crime And Violence > Elder Abuse
• Australian Institute of Criminology • May 01, 1999