Variation in Elder Abuse State Statutes by State Level of Rurality
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Description
Examines elements of state-level elder abuse statutes' definitions and reporting requirements. Discusses potential differences in these policies by state rurality that could influence the understanding of elder abuse among rural and urban areas. Features statistics including types of abuse and reporting laws, and most common types of mandatory reporter categories, with breakdowns by three levels of rurality.
Author(s)
Alexis Swendener, Alyssa Fritz, Marti DeLiema, Carrie Henning-Smith
Date
12/2024
Type
Document
Organization
University of Minnesota Rural Health Research Center
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Abuse and violence · Criminal justice system · Elderly population · Legislation and regulations · Public health · Rural-urban differences · Statistics and data
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- University of Minnesota Rural Health Research Center, view details