Describe some of the consequences of abuse against older adults

What will be an ideal response?


Rates of depression are higher in abused elders as compared to non-abused persons. Older adult victims of sexual assault are confronted with the psychic trauma of victimization as well as possible physical injuries that can pose significant health threats due to the victim's age and physical well-being. To many older victims, rape is the worst form of lost dignity. Shame may be exacerbated by misplaced feelings of self-blame and guilt. There may be profound shame in discussing the crime or participating in a medical exam with law enforcement and medical personnel. There may be feelings of embarrassment that family members and/or neighbors will find out or that the media may somehow access and release the information to the community.

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Fill in the blanks with correct word

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What is the paradox that is usually referred to in regards to the age limit for minors?

What will be an ideal response?

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___________ monitoring is used primarily as a response to the problem of intoxicated driving that causes about 13,000 fatalities annually.

a) Sobriety b) Alcohol c) Soberness d) Substance

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A trial under the inquisitorial process is most like a(n):

a. contest between opposing sides. b. continuing investigation. c. inhumane (at least by American standards) process wherein torture is used to extract confessions. d. Middle Ages trial technique especially popular for church trials.

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