Wisconsin Coalition Against Domestic ViolenceCore Advocacy Training

Domestic Violence In Later Life

April 19, 2011

C.J. DoxtaterWCADV 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

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. DoxtaterWCADV Aging & Disability Specialist

Phone: 608-255-0539Cell: 920-309-2485

Fax & TTY: 608-255-3560E-mail: cjdoxtater@wcadv.org

Website: WCADV.org