NCJ Number
235398
Journal
Journal of Elder Abuse & Neglect Volume: 23 Issue: 3 Dated: July - September 2011 Pages: 234-245
Date Published
July 2011
Length
12 pages
Annotation
This study reviewed States' adult or elder protective services annual reports about their protective services.
Abstract
Most States' adult or elder protective services and aging agency personnel prepare annual reports about their protective services. These reports vary by State and have different terms for the reporter of abuse. Reviewing annual reports from 46 States and the District of Columbia, 248 different terms were used for the reporter of abuse. To develop essential data elements for reporters of abuse, a literature search, a compilation of State elder abuse annual report list of abuse reporters, and a sorting exercise were conducted. Eleven terms were recommended for the different reporters of abuse, encouraging all State administrators and caseworkers to reach consensus to standardize the language. (Published Abstract)