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Sexual Abuse of the Elderly |
2 Nov 2006 |
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Old age, vulnerability and sexual violence.
Around 3 percent of offences against the elderly involve sexual abuse, be they living in their own home or in a residential care home. But is this problem being adequately dealt with? Not according to Dr Helen Jones of Manchester Metropolitan University. She argues that sexual violence against the elderly is an issue we just don’t want to confront and as a consequence those who are most vulnerable are not being listened to.
Jenni is joined by Dr Helen Jones, Principal Lecturer in Criminology at Manchester Metropolitan University and Dr Cath White, Clinical Director of St Mary’s Sexual Assault Referral Centre, Manchester.
Action on Elder Abuse helpline: 0808 808 8141
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