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© Elder Abuse Prevention Unit 2012 Do older women want a different response to elder abuse? Les Jackson, Coordinator UnitingCare Community Elder Abuse.

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1 © Elder Abuse Prevention Unit 2012 Do older women want a different response to elder abuse? Les Jackson, Coordinator UnitingCare Community Elder Abuse Prevention Unit www.eapu.com.au

2 © Elder Abuse Prevention Unit 2012 Started in 1997 (UCC program since late 1999) Funded by the Qld Government (Office for Seniors, Carers & Volunteering) Services Funded (Statewide): –Training to Service Providers –Community Education –Helpline –Support Network for Remote Workers EAPU

3 © Elder Abuse Prevention Unit 2012 "Elder Abuse is a single or repeated act, or lack of appropriate action, occurring within any relationship where there is an expectation of trust which causes harm or distress to an older person” (WHO) Elder Abuse

4 © Elder Abuse Prevention Unit 2012 Profile

5 © Elder Abuse Prevention Unit 2012 Victim and Abuser (Helpline)

6 © Elder Abuse Prevention Unit 2012 DVO Data (AVO)

7 © Elder Abuse Prevention Unit 2012 Victim and Abuser (DVO Data Under 55)

8 © Elder Abuse Prevention Unit 2012 Victim and Abuser (DVO Data OVER 55)

9 © Elder Abuse Prevention Unit 2012 Relationship (DVO Data)

10 © Elder Abuse Prevention Unit 2012 Why?

11 © Elder Abuse Prevention Unit 2012 DVO (AVO) Guardianship (Impaired Capacity) Civil Law Criminal Law Counselling (Relationship, Financial, General) Typical Options Offered

12 © Elder Abuse Prevention Unit 2012 Mediation & Dispute resolution –Misunderstanding of referral agency? –Guidelines? –Perception that it doesn’t work (Risky) –If abuse is occurring, what is there to mediate Prevention Vs Rights (over-emphasis) –Ignoring the right to self determination Rarely Offered – Why?

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