Progress in the fight against elder abuse.

• Jurisdiction: Australia
• Author: Hastie, Cheryl
• Date: 01 January 2004

There has been a growing interest by Governments and professionals in responding effectively to cases of elder abuse. However, only two jurisdictions had taken up this fight until mid this year. These were the Queensland Elder Abuse Prevention Unit and Queensland Seniors Advocacy and Legal Service and the South Australian Aged Rights Advocacy Service which generally responded to this issue. However, the Australian Capital Territory has now joined the ranks of jurisdictions responding to this group of seniors.

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