This broadly-based guide to recent work in the field encompasses
references in gerontology, criminology, criminal justice,
sociology, psychology, and allied disciplines. Containing over 360
thoroughly annotated citations, it provides access to current
knowledge of both the victimization of the elderly and their
participation in crime. It presents a careful assessment of each
resource, including objectives and major conclusions. a valuable
resource for undergraduate and graduate students, researchers, and
practitioners. Highly recommended. Choice Since 1970 the dramatic
rise in crimes affecting the elderly has led to a substantial
amount of research. This broadly based guide to recent work in the
field encompasses references in gerontology, criminology, criminal
justice, sociology, psychology, and allied disciplines. Containing
over 360 thoroughly annotated citations, it provides access to
current knowledge of both the victimization of the elderly and
their participation in crime. The bibliography is arranged by
subject categories. Chapters devoted to crimes against the elderly
focus on criminal justice issues, criminal victimization of the
elderly, the fear of crime on the part of the elderly, the abuse
and neglect of the elderly, crime prevention, and victim
assistance. Chapters dealing with the elderly as criminals present
resources on criminal patterns among the elderly, causes of
criminal behavior, aging prisoners, rehabilitative programs, and
policy and criminal justice issues. Citations include books and
chapters, journal articles, conference proceedings and papers,
research reports, congressional hearings, unpublished studies,
crime prevention models, training programs, and listings of
agencies and organizations concerned with crime and the elderly.
Presenting a careful assessment of each resource, including
objectives and major conclusions, this bibliography will be an
important tool for human services and criminal justice
professionals as well as researchers, teachers, students, and
attorneys working in this challenging field.
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