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April 19, 2011 C.J. Doxtater WCADV Aging & Disability Specialist

Wisconsin Coalition Against Domestic Violence Core Advocacy Training Domestic Violence In Later Life. April 19, 2011 C.J. Doxtater WCADV Aging & Disability Specialist. What It Is…. Elder Abuse Domestic Violence D.V. In Later Life Age Gender Relationship Location.

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April 19, 2011 C.J. Doxtater WCADV Aging & Disability Specialist

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

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

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

  4. Interaction of Abuses

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

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

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

  8. 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

  9. Thank You C.J. Doxtater WCADV Aging & Disability Specialist Phone: 608-255-0539 Cell: 920-309-2485 Fax & TTY: 608-255-3560 E-mail: cjdoxtater@wcadv.org Website: WCADV.org

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