@article{ref1,
title="Detection of elder abuse: exploring the potential use of the Elder Abuse Suspicion Index© by law enforcement in the field",
journal="Journal of elder abuse and neglect",
year="2018",
author="Kurkurina, Elina and Lange, Brittany C. L. and Lama, Sonam D. and Burk-Leaver, Erin and Yaffe, Mark J. and Monin, Joan K. and Humphries, Debbie",
volume="30",
number="2",
pages="103-126",
abstract="There are no known instruments to aid law enforcement officers in the assessment of elder abuse (EA), despite officers' contact with older adults. This study aimed to identify: 1) officers' perceptions and knowledge of EA, 2) barriers in detecting EA in the field, 3) characteristics officers value in a detection tool, and to explore 4) the potential for officers to use the Elder Abuse Suspicion Index (EASI)©. Data was collected from 69 Connecticut officers who confirmed that barriers to effectively detecting EA included a lack of EA detection instruments, as well as a lack of training on warning signs and risk factors. Officers indicated that important elements of a desirable tool for helping to detect EA included ease of use, clear instructions, and information on follow-up resources. Approximately 80% of respondents could see themselves using the EASI<br><br>© in the field, and a modified version has been developed for this purpose.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0894-6566",
doi="10.1080/08946566.2017.1382413",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/08946566.2017.1382413"
}