FROM THE ELDER ABUSE PREVENTION ASSOCIATION
Monday, 31 March 2008
NEW DATABASE SYSTEM FOR ELDER ABUSE INCIDENTS
A new database system to track reports of elder abuse is now operational, Executive Director of the Elder Abuse Prevention Association, Lillian Jeter announced today.
Ms. Jeter stated that the new system is an innovative and direct initiative to
respond to and prevent the abuse of older Australians.
“With incidents of elder abuse being virtually hidden behind the closed doors of the community, this new database will provide tangible statistics on elder abuse as well as providing a valuable tool for research and preventive measures, “ Ms. Jeter said.
“The new database will initially contain over 500 incidents of elder abuse from
all States and Territories throughout Australia and will cover all locations
where abuse is committed against older Australians." The new EAPA database has been a year-long joint venture led by the Elder Abuse Prevention Association, in partnership with Melbourne IT Mentor, headed by Scott Evans.
Centrally coordinated by EAPA, the new database will provide:
· Statistical data on causative factors of abuse
· Breakdown of location and frequency of types of abuse including
neglect, mistreatment, physical abuse, financial exploitation, sexual
abuse, and psychological abuse
· Data on victims, circumstances and vulnerabilities
· Data on offenders, behavioural concerns, and profiles
· Information on triggers of abuse and identifying warning signs
· Data to assist with preventive mechanisms
· Resource material to assist aged care providers
· Continuous recording of data from all sectors on a national basis
According to Lillian Jeter, the database will provide the first insight into the prevalence of elder abuse in neighbourhoods of the community setting with tangible figures and statistics. All data and information received is maintained in accordance with privacy legislation. The Elder Abuse Prevention Association is a not for profit advocacy association. All donations and support towards its continuing work is appreciated.
For further information, please contact:
Lillian Jeter
Executive Director
Elder Abuse Prevention Association
abuse@eapa.asn.au
http://www.eapa.asn.au/
SOURCE: EAPAasn
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