Sexual Violence in Later Life Research Brief
This brief reviews research on risk and protective factors related to sexual violence in later life.
This brief reviews research on risk and protective factors related to sexual violence in later life.
Sexual violence in later life is a form of elder abuse. This guide thoroughly investigates the complexity of the topic and includes information on signs and symptoms, special issues facing older victims, and primary prevention techniques.
Sexual violence against people in later life involves a broad range of offenses perpetrated against people age 60 and beyond. This four-page document outlines specific information on this topic including how advocates can respond to the special needs of older sexual violence victims.
Sexual violence can affect individuals across the lifespan, including people in later life. This two-page document offers information concerning sexual abuse in later life, including barriers to response and prevention, victims, and perpetrators.
The goal of this technical assistance manual is to allow sexual violence advocates/counselors to become adept in dealing with elder clients. It provides basic information about how to effectively work with elder clients.
Publish Date
2005
This series of four guides was originally developed for OVC and the grantees who received funding to serve victims of human trafficking. The guides have since been adapted for use by other grantees and organizations that provide programs for victims of any type of crime.
The guides include: