VCST 5370. Elder Abuse and Victimization. 3 Hours.
Students engage in a broad-based study of social, physical, and psychological aspects of elder abuse and victimization. Topics include the dynamics of aging, types of elder abuse, the incidence and prevalence of these crimes, and prevailing theoretical perspectives. Particular attention is paid to elder abuse and the law, along with social service, law enforcement, and medical responses to these offenses. In addition, students explore long-range trends in aging in the U.S. and national, state, and local initiatives to protect the population's eldest members. Course Equivalents: CRIJ 5370
Prerequisite: none.
