April 19, 2011 C.J. Doxtater WCADV Aging & Disability Specialist
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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: [email protected]
Website: WCADV.org