Domestic Violence & Elder Abuse

Course overview

Domestic violence and elder abuse are common and frightening social problems that affect not only those being abused but extend to other members of the family. The unfortunate aspect of domestic abuse and elder abuse is it seldom seems to attract the attention needed to break the cycle. The exact cases of domestic violence and elder abuse occurring every year remain obscure and go unrecognized and underreported. The victims very often do not report their abusers, and the cycle of violence and injury continues.