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Findings from an elder abuse forensic center.

Aileen Wiglesworth1, Laura Mosqueda, Kerry Burnight

  • 1Program in Geriatrics, College of Medicine, University of California, Irvine, 200 S. Manchester, Suite 835, Orange, CA 92868, USA. awiglesw@uci.edu

The Gerontologist
|April 4, 2006
PubMed
Summary

The Elder Abuse Forensic Center (EAFC) model improves collaboration among agencies addressing elder abuse, leading to more efficient and effective case management and better outcomes for victims.

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Area of Science:

  • Forensic gerontology
  • Interdisciplinary collaboration in elder abuse prevention
  • Public health policy and elder protection

Background:

  • The establishment of the first Elder Abuse Forensic Center (EAFC) in the United States in 2003 marked a novel approach to combating elder and dependent-adult mistreatment.
  • EAFCs integrate professionals from diverse fields, including Adult Protective Services, law enforcement, legal services, healthcare, and victim advocacy, to address complex cases.
  • This multidisciplinary model aims to enhance the coordinated response to elder abuse.

Observation:

  • A mixed-methods study assessed the impact of the EAFC model on interagency collaboration.
  • Quantitative data were collected through outcome surveys of EAFC collaborators.
  • Qualitative data were gathered via case studies, utilizing case files and structured interviews.

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Findings:

  • Survey results indicated significantly improved perceptions of collaboration efficiency and effectiveness compared to neutral benchmarks.
  • Case studies corroborated survey findings, illustrating efficient and effective case management achieved through interagency cooperation.
  • The study found that the EAFC model demonstrably enhances the collaborative process in addressing elder abuse.

Implications:

  • The EAFC model enhances the efficiency and effectiveness of elder abuse interventions, contributing to improved outcomes for vulnerable adults.
  • Continued research is necessary to further identify the strengths, weaknesses, and cost-effectiveness of the EAFC model.
  • Findings support the broader adoption and refinement of the EAFC framework in communities facing elder abuse challenges.