SOCI 1F90 Chapter Notes - Chapter 24: Criminal Negligence, Acculturation, Ageism
27 Feb 2016
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Elder abuse: the canadian experience by elizabeth podnieks (pg. Changing population trends reveal the importance of understanding the experiences, situations, and challenges faced b various cultural or other subgroups within communities, regions, and countries. Elder abuse and neglect is one such concern. The first canadian book on elder abuse, published in 1988. Served to alert the field to some of the more distressing issues practitioners and legislators had to face. Unearthed over 200 north american papers on the abuse and neglect of older persons. Adult protection legislation and the pros and cons of mandatory reporting of abuse came under scrutiny. Critical debate by a few practitioners and academics sought to provide the impetus for reforms to adult guardianship and adult protection legislation. The federal governments of canada initiated the funding for various research, educational, and intervention initiatives, all of which contributed to the goal of uncovering the abuse and neglect of older.
