Wisconsin Coalition Against Domestic Violence Core Advocacy Training Domestic Violence In Later Life April 19, 2011 C.J. Doxtater WCADV Aging & Disability Specialist

 Elder Abuse  Domestic Violence  D.V. In Later Life  Age  Gender  Relationship  Location What It Is…

 Caregiver stress  Self-neglect  Dementia  Elder abuse from a stranger  Ageism  Traumatic brain injury  Abuse by paid caregivers What “D.V. In Later Life” Isn’t

Elder Abuse Domestic Violence Interaction of Abuses

Different Practice Models Domestic Violence  Victim is defined as an individual with less power  Intervention for perpetrator involves law enforcement or the criminal justice system Elder Abuse  Victim is defined as and individual with a disability or impairment  Perpetrator is seen as “stressed” & in need of community resources

 D.V. can grow older  New relationship  Late onset  Adult-child, grandchild or other family members  Trauma  Caregivers  Undue Influence A Few Characteristics of DVLL

 Domestic Violence In Later Life Advocate  D.V. Shelter  Adult & Disabled Resource Center (ADRC)  APS  I-Teams  CCRs  WCADV  WCASA  NCALL Resources

Tools  24 Hour Crisis Line  Safety plans  AILL advocate  Support groups  Faith initiatives  Trained volunteers  Family  Legal Advocacy  POA – medical & financial  Individual Counseling  Collaboration: Law Enforcement; Adult Protection Services; Aging & Disability Resource Centers; Banks; Health Care

Thank You C.J. Doxtater WCADV Aging & Disability Specialist Phone: Cell: Fax & TTY: Website: WCADV.org