Elder Crimes, Elder Justice

By the year 2030, there will be more people over 65 than under 14. Elder victimization has become a hot topic as "home invasions" targeting the elderly has become a major problem for law enforcement. Elder Crimes, Elder Justice educates readers on both the criminal victimization of the elderly population and on the older adult as 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 you, for the older person, and for the community.

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.