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Community Victim Pr<strong>of</strong>ile<br />

Most <strong>of</strong>ten, over the age <strong>of</strong> 75<br />

Widowed or living alone<br />

<strong>Social</strong>ly isolated<br />

Under the control or influence <strong>of</strong> the abuser<br />

Experiencing some degree <strong>of</strong> mental<br />

incapacity<br />

Physically frail but mentally capable<br />

REMEMBER!<br />

<strong>Abuse</strong> crosses all borders<br />

<strong>and</strong> can happen to anyone.

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