Challenges in Elder Mistreatment Programs and Policy

Journal of Gerontological Social Work

Volumn 36, Issue 3-4, 2002, Pages 127-140

  St James, Paulette ^a  

^a Adult Protection   (United States)

Author keywords

Abuse and neglect; Adult protective services; Elder abuse; Elder mistreatment; Gerontological social workers

Indexed keywords

EID: 84998141574     PISSN: 01634372     EISSN: 15404048     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1300/J083v36n03_10     Document Type: Article

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