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Some Sociological Aspects of the Prevention of Domestic Violence and Abuse of the Elderly in Slovenia
Some Sociological Aspects of the Prevention of Domestic Violence and Abuse of the Elderly in Slovenia

Author(s): Danijela Lahe
Subject(s): Studies in violence and power, Family and social welfare, Gerontology
Published by: Naučno udruženje Sociološki diskurs
Keywords: family; the elderly; violence and abuse; preventive activities;

Summary/Abstract: This paper addresses the issue of violence and abuse of older persons which, due to an increased level of public sensitivity and continuing reminders from governmental and non-governmental institutions, is becoming a subject of increased attention. The author focus on domestic violence and abuse and present and describe various ways of prevention from violence and abuse of older persons from the aspects of the legislation, human rights and the role of the Slovenian police.

  • Issue Year: 5/2015
  • Issue No: 10
  • Page Range: 23-34
  • Page Count: 12
  • Language: English