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elder abuse  

Definition

  • Elder abuse is defined as an illegal act that harms an individual over the age of 65. It includes the following, separately or in combination: physical abuse, emotional or psychological abuse, sexual abuse, neglect, abandonment, and financial or material exploitation. [Source: Encyclopedia of Murder and Violent Crime; Elder Abuse]

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/N9J-GFCHPJJ1-4

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