Elder Crimes, Elder Justice

Elder Crimes, Elder Justice

The proportion of the aged in society today is greater than ever before and growing faster than any other segment of the population. Law enforcement officers are increasingly called upon to manage the needs of the older population they serve. Elder Crimes, Elder Justice addresses all of the special needs of older people and gives the law enforcement officer the confidence that is needed to understand the aging process, communicate effectively with older people, understand the fears of older people, develop effective crime prevention strategies, and respond effectively to the older perpetrator. This book offers insights into the special considerations of the growing elderly population and teaches how to handle day-to-day interactions astutely and empathetically, resulting in a positive outcome for the law enforcement official, for the older person, and for the community. Key Features: -Topics include crime and the older adult; the criminal victimization of older adults; communicating with and interviewing the elderly crime victim; crime specific issues facing the older population; and the older adult as perpetrator. -Each chapter contains multiple case studies. These case studies prompt the reader to think about what they might do if they encounter a similar situation in the field. -Includes Communication Tips throughout to remind the reader of communication issues and how to communicate properly with older adults. -Includes Attitude Tips throughout that demonstrate to the reader how to appropriately handle issues involving older adults

Country	USA
Author	David R. Snyder
Binding	Paperback
Brand	Brand: Jones Bartlett Learning
EAN	9780763728595
Edition	1
Feature	Used Book in Good Condition
ISBN	0763728594
IsEligibleForTradeIn	1
Label	Jones & Bartlett Learning
Manufacturer	Jones & Bartlett Learning
NumberOfItems	1
NumberOfPages	258
PublicationDate	2012-10-01
Publisher	Jones & Bartlett Learning
Studio	Jones & Bartlett Learning
ReleaseDate	0000-00-00

Elder Crimes, Elder Justice

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