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Elder abuse in Australia: psychological abuse


The AIFS 2021 Survey of Older People indicated that 12% of community-dwelling people aged 65 and older in Australia reported experiencing psychological abuse in the 12 months prior to the survey. The most common forms of psychological abuse experienced involved being: insulted, called names or sworn at in a way they found offensive or aggressive...
Research Summary

Elder abuse in Australia: prevalence


According to the AIFS 2021 Survey of Older People, 15% of people aged 65 and older living in community dwellings in Australia reported an experience of at least one of five subtypes of elder abuse in the 12 months preceding the survey.
Journal article

Neglected and non-consented care during childbirth in public health facilities in Central Tigray, Ethiopia

The present study aimed to assess the magnitude and factors associated with neglected and non-consented care during childbirth in public health facilities in Central Tigray, Ethiopia. Methods: A health facility-based cross-sectional survey supplemented by a qualitative study was conducted from April to May 2020 among women giving birth. We included 415 participants and recruited via...

Literature review

Rapid evidence review: violence, abuse, neglect and exploitation of people with disability


This report outlines evidence that describes experiences of violence, abuse, neglect and exploitation of people with disabilities, with the aim of preventing this from occurring, and providing better support.
Discussion paper

Elder abuse and criminal law


This discussion paper aims to explore the laws already in place to prevent elder abuse, whether there should be a specific crime of elder abuse, and the potential effect of such laws.