A detailed look at the Social Worker-Lawyer Intervention Model for Elder Abuse

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Caxton Legal Centre’s Seniors Legal and Support Service has produced a comprehensive document introducing and explaining the intricacies of its unique social worker-lawyer intervention model. The report states: “Elder abuse is a human rights issue. Older people are vulnerable to abuse, mistreatment and exploitation. Interventions should simultaneously promote a life free from abuse, and support … Continue reading A detailed look at the Social Worker-Lawyer Intervention Model for Elder Abuse

Launch of Elder Abuse Action Australia

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Caxton director, Scott McDougall addresses the launch of Elder Abuse Action Australia

Caxton Legal Centre is proud to be involved with the foundation of a new national peak body, Elder Abuse Action Australia (EAAA). Launched on Thursday by federal Attorney-General, the Hon. Christian Porter MP, EAAA will support the national coordination and advocacy of issues related to the prevention of elder abuse. Founding director of EAAA and director … Continue reading Launch of Elder Abuse Action Australia

Submission to the Domestic and Family Violence Protection Act 2012 Review

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young parents and their children looking away from the camera

Introduction This submission is informed by the experience of our lawyers and social workers who have worked in domestic violence matters on behalf of both victims and perpetrators, including in the area of elder abuse.[1]  We would be happy to expand upon the ideas ventilated in this submission should that be considered desirable. 1.            Is the … Continue reading Submission to the Domestic and Family Violence Protection Act 2012 Review