Identifying and working with older male victims of abuse in England.
The abuse of men is still very much a taboo subject, so identifying older men who have been abused in childhood or adulthood can be very difficult. This paper discusses the problems in identifying older male victims by drawing on the findings of two research projects. Statistical evidence is presented regarding the victims and the abuse they have experienced. It is argued that in general resources are not readily available to facilitate disclosure or to help men through the healing process. An example of good practice is presented by discussing the work undertaken with an older man through group work.
Pritchard
Jacki
J
The Globe Business Center, Units G9 and G10, Penistone Rd, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S6 3AE, England. jacki.pritchard@btconnect.com
D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D017028:Caregivers / Q000458:organization & administration*; D019548:Crime Victims / Q000523:psychology*; D004552:Elder Abuse / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy*; D004739:England; D017144:Focus Groups; D006301:Health Services Needs and Demand; D006801:Humans; D016901:Intergenerational Relations; D007398:Interpersonal Relations; D008297:Male; D054526:Men's Health; D012107:Research Design; D035862:Vulnerable Populations / Q000523:psychology*