The Elder Justice Roadmap

DOMAIN: DIRECT SERVICES (PRACTICE)
2. protection from retaliation of individuals who report elder abuse in any setting.
12. to increase initiatives for primary and secondary prevention (such as social supports for older people).
14. less restrictive alternatives to guardianship and conservatorship that maximize autonomy while promoting
security.
25. to develop and implement standards for the treatment of older inmates and suspects to prevent abuse.
40. to improve reporting by mandatory reporters.
56. to identify and implement interventions that respond to the needs of low income people at risk for elder abuse.
63. probation, parole, and community corrections systems to address elder abuse considerations in the release and
placement arrangements of inmates of all ages.
89. better ways to identify and respond to high-risk transitions that create unsafe conditions, such as when certain
types of offenders move into the homes of older, frail relatives or when sexual predators are placed in nursing
homes.
99. effective responses and prevention efforts tailored to marginalized and underserved populations.
102. effective survey and certification/state regulatory agencies and trained surveyors to enforce standards and
investigate abuse, neglect, and exploitation in nursing homes, assisted living, and other residential settings.
111. to develop effective responses to resident-on-resident aggression, including improved detection, intervention,
and prevention by facilities and others.
118. to develop effective alternatives to prosecution that address elder abuse and promote justice and accountability.
25 The Elder Justice Roadmap–Appendices