Elder Abuse & Mentally Disturbed Persons - (8-Hour Course) |
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As our population ages, crimes against the elderly also increase. Among these is the very real problem of elderly abuse. This course covers the physical, financial and sexual abuse of elders, and the emotional blackmail that often coincides. In addition to exploring aspects of crime and abuse against the elderly, officers will examine their own personal stereotypes when dealing with these groups.
Because the mental state of some elderly victims can be similar, a complete examination of the mentally disabled is also included in this course. Officers often find themselves called to these situations because there is no other agency willing to respond. Suggestions and examples of what to look for when responding to these calls are provided. Officers will learn the similarities to domestic abuse and the reasons why these crimes tend to be significantly underreported. This is not a glamorous topic, but is one that is a must-see for committed law enforcement professionals.
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Course Instructor |
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A United States Army veteran, Jim McAuliffe entered law enforcement in 1980 as a Probation and Parole officer in Florida. From 1985 to 1994, he was an officer with the Sanford Police Department, where his assignments included Homicide Investigation, Crimes Against Persons Investigator, Substance Abuse Specialist and Training Officer. He is certified by FDLE to instruct on the following topics: legal subjects, firearms training, law enforcement driving, and diversity training in addition to this topic.
Mr. McAuliffe is currently an instructor at the law enforcement, corrections and the probation/parole academies in Orlando, Fla. He is a faculty member at Seminole Community College where he is responsible for the overall management of the Criminal Justice Academic program and a board member of The Grove, a treatment facility for the mentally disturbed. He also teaches the Advanced and Specialized Training Program for Police and Corrections personnel at the college. He is a published author and a member of numerous professional and fraternal organizations. |
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Course Outline |
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I. Recognizing the Problem
- Elder Abuse: Recognizing the Problem
- The Triad Concept
- Teaching Officers to Serve Seniors
- Mirror, Mirror on the Wall
- The Elderly as Crime Victims
- Levels of Fear Experienced by the Elderly
- Categories of Crimes Perpetrated Against the Elderly
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IV. The Investigation
- Who Can Help?
- Techniques for Interviewing the Elderly
- Victim Guilt
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II. The Elderly as Victims
- The Elderly as Victims
- Warning Signs of Elder Abuse
- The Iceberg Theory
- Financial Exploitation of the Elderly
- Preventing Elder Abuse
- How Elders Can Protect Themselves
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V. Mental Disorders
- Mental Disorders
- Mental Illness
- Mood Disorders
- Personality Disorders
- Anxiety Disorders
- Organic Disorders
- Legal Issues
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III. Factors Involved in Abuse
- Who Is at Risk?
- Diseases and Illnesses of the Elderly
- Alzheimer's, Depression, and Dementia
- Freedom and Dignity
- Involuntary Hospitalization
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VI. Police Response to Mental Disorders
- Police Response to Mental Disorders
- The Violence Factor
- Early Warning Signs
- Involuntary Commitments
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