Older Women Fleeing Violence and Abuse in Canada: Bringing Together Separate Spheres of Practice.

J Elder Abuse Negl

b Organizational Consultant, Coach, Facilitator, Wit Works Ltd. , Sechelt , British Columbia , Canada.

Published: October 2016

AI Article Synopsis

  • Supporting older women escaping violence is complex and requires understanding both elder abuse and violence against women.
  • There is a significant disconnect between the communities focused on these issues, as they often function separately.
  • To improve support for older women, it's essential to enhance collaboration between services and create new strategies for assistance.

Article Abstract

Supporting older women fleeing violence is challenging work that demands knowledge of both elder abuse and violence against women. Yet, these two communities of practice operate largely as separate spheres. Efforts to better collaborate services and develop alternative approaches for supporting older women fleeing violence are needed.

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http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/08946566.2015.1082528DOI Listing

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