Media Resources By Topic: elder abuse

This bibliography includes references to books, video and curricula that aim to inform the public about sexual violence and its aftermath.

This is often a difficult topic to discuss and to learn about. We hope that this list will prove useful to individuals and groups searching for information on this topic. These lists are provided for information purposes only. The Arizona Department of Health Services and the University of Arizona do not specifically endorse the materials listed herein. For more information about a specific resource please contact the listed publisher or distributor directly.

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The Man Who Stole My Mother’s Face

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The sexual assault of an older woman and her family’s attempt to help her heal. 59-minute video available in VHS or DVD format.

Author: Cathy Henkel

Available From: http://www.wmm.com/filmcatalog/pages/c648.shtml

Release Date: 2003

Language: English

Media Type: Video

Target Audience:

Not provided

Publisher/Producer: Jeff Canin & Cathy Henkel

Related Topics: elder abuse

Elder Physical and Sexual Abuse: The Medical Piece

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Videos describe how to discover sexual abuse, identify medical signs and collect evidence. 2 videos available in VHS or DVD format; Part 1, 65 minutes and Part 2, 66 minutes

Available From: http://www.cdaa.org/multimedia.htm

Release Date: 2003

Language: English

Media Type: Video

Target Audience:

Law enforcement

Practitioners / Professionals and Service Providers

Publisher/Producer: California District Attorneys Association

Related Topics: elder abuse | legal responses | medical response

Widening the Circle: Sexual Assault of the Elderly and People with Physical Disabilities

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Barriers and strategies to accessing services for sexual assault among elderly and disabled. 22-minute video includes a 157-page manual

Available From: http://www.wcasa.org/

Release Date: 1999

Language: English

Media Type: Video

Target Audience:

Practitioners / Professionals and Service Providers

Related Topics: disabilities | elder abuse

Safe At Any Age: Elder Sexual Abuse Curriculum

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Educates elders about sexual abuse by covering many topics such as understanding boundaries, understanding sexual violence (i.e., definitions, myths, and laws, etc.), and what to do if one becomes a victim. Curriculum has discussion topics, activities, and games (i.e., bingo). Includes a 50-page curriculum. Available in web-based format as a PDF document (free).

Author: Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape (PCAR)

Available From: http://www.pcar.org/sites/default/files/file/TA/PCARSafeatAnyAge.pdf

Language: English

Media Type: Curricula

Target Audience:

Elderly

Publisher/Producer: Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape (PCAR)

Related Topics: elder abuse | prevention

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