This publication, issued by the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN-DESA), together with its focal point on ageing in the Division for Social Policy and Development (DSPD), provides an overview of the current state of knowledge about the abuse of older women and the preventive measures for addressing the issue. The report also gives an overview of main approaches to addressing mistreatment and key interventions - including policies and programmes for the protection of older women who are victims of abuse - along with outcomes, where evaluations have been completed.
1. Dominant Frameworks for Understanding Neglect, Abuse and Violence Against Women -- 2. Definitions: Differences and Accordance -- 3. Forms of Abuse -- 4. Prevalence, Resources and Access to Data -- 5. Health Implications -- 6. Risk Factors -- 7. Gaps in Research -- 8. Findings from Qualitative Studies on Older Women and Abuse -- 9. Policy Responses.

60 p. : tables

Includes bibliographical references (p. 49-60).