scholarly journals Some sociological aspects of the prevention of domestic violence and abuse of the elderly in Slovenia

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (10) ◽  
Author(s):  
Danijela Lahe
Keyword(s):  
Domestic Violence ◽  
Human Rights ◽  
Older Persons ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Governmental Institutions ◽  
Domestic Violence And Abuse

This paper addresses the issue of violence and abuse of older personswhich, due to an increased level of public sensitivity and continuingreminders from governmental and non-governmental institutions, isbecoming a subject of increased attention. The author focus on domesticviolence and abuse and present and describe various ways ofprevention from violence and abuse of older persons from the aspectsof the legislation, human rights and the role of the Slovenian police.

Role of Dignity in Mental Health Care: Impact on Ageism and Human Rights of Older Persons

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Debanjan Banerjee ◽  
Kiran Rabheru ◽  
Carlos Augusto de Mendonca Lima ◽  
Gabriel Ivbijaro
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Human Rights ◽  
Mental Health Care ◽  
Older Persons

scholarly journals A Framework for Green Remodeling Enabling Energy Efficiency and Healthy Living for the Elderly

Energies ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 11 (8) ◽  
pp. 2031 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sung Park ◽  
Mi Kim
Keyword(s):  
Energy Efficiency ◽  
Older Persons ◽  
Aging In Place ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Energy Performance ◽  
Building Construction ◽  
Key Factors ◽  
Healthy Living ◽  
Critical Components

This study proposes a framework for green remodeling for the elderly that emphasizes the role of designers and the notion of aging in place. Energy efficiency is critical for older persons because many of them spend more time at home and are less likely to heat and cool their homes appropriately. Improving the energy performance of the elderly’s housing by green remodeling could promote energy efficiency and healthy living for the elderly. Based on remodeling components derived from related work, key factors to be considered regarding the remodeling for the elderly were investigated. A framework for green remodeling enabling energy efficiency was developed for home upgrades for the elderly. Identifying the area of application and critical components for energy efficiency helps improve the energy performance for the elderly. This study is significant because it considers the elderly’s characteristics and experiences in the development of a sustainable remodeling process rather than new-building construction.

scholarly journals Police Officers Do Not Need More Training; But Different Training. Policing Domestic Violence and Abuse Involving Children: A Rapid Review

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Annemarie Millar ◽  
Michael Saxton ◽  
Carolina Øverlien ◽  
Ruth Elliffe
Keyword(s):  
Domestic Violence ◽  
Police Officers ◽  
Professional Competence ◽  
Rapid Review ◽  
Empirical Literature ◽  
Police Response ◽  
Final Sample ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Domestic Violence And Abuse

AbstractAlthough the police have been identified as a key service provider when responding to domestic violence and abuse (DVA), very few studies have investigated their response in relation to children. This review aims to examine children’s experiences of police response in the context of DVA and to explore how the police understand and respond to children living with DVA. A rapid review of the empirical literature on the police response to DVA involving children was undertaken. PsycINFO, Web of Science and ProQuest were searched. Studies with a qualitative element, concerning children under 18 with experience of police involvement, or police experiences of children, in the context of DVA were included. The final sample comprised of six studies. Using reflexive thematic analysis, four key themes emerged in relation to children: children’s experiences of DVA; fear, uncertainty, and mistrust of police; confronting “childism”: a matter of children’s rights; and going beyond empathy: equality and justice. Regarding the police, three key themes emerged: variability in police response; limited view of police role; lack of professional competence. The findings underscore the need for awareness raising and an urgent review of the training officers receive regarding the impact of DVA on children. They also highlight the pivotal role of police when responding to DVA where children are present, as well as to advance the frontiers of research by including not only adults and professionals but also the most vulnerable DVA victim: the child.

scholarly journals Exploring the Domestic Abuse Narratives of Trans and Nonbinary People and the Role of Cisgenderism in Identity Abuse, Misgendering, and Pathologizing

2020 ◽  
pp. 107780122097136
Author(s):  
Michaela M. Rogers
Keyword(s):  
Domestic Violence ◽  
Empirical Research ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Empirical Studies ◽  
Secondary Analysis ◽  
Inclusion Criteria ◽  
Conceptual Tool ◽  
Semistructured Interviews ◽  
Domestic Violence And Abuse

Drawing on data from two empirical studies, this article employs cisgenderism as a conceptual tool to explore trans people’s experiences of domestic violence and abuse (DVA). Distinct modes of cisgenderism are analyzed. These are identity abuse, microaggressions, misgendering, and pathologizing practices. Qualitative data were collected via semistructured interviews ( n = 24). Two inclusion criteria were used for this secondary analysis requiring participants to self-identify as trans or nonbinary and have experience of DVA. The findings illuminate the extent of cisgenderism as underpinning experiences of DVA. The article ends with a call for further theoretical and empirical research in this regard.

scholarly journals Some Theoretical and Practical Issues on the Rights of Oder Persons

2018 ◽  
Vol 34 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Công Giao Vũ
Keyword(s):  
Human Rights ◽  
United Nations ◽  
Older Persons ◽  
Population Aging ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
The State ◽  
Vulnerable Groups ◽  
National Legislation ◽  
Challenges And Opportunities ◽  
Human Rights Based Approach

Population Aging encompasses both challenges and opportunities for every countries, the elderly are basically not a burden but a source of families and communities. To ensure " a sucessful Population Aging", the rights of the elderly need be guaranteed. While an international treat  on the rights of the elderly has not yet been adopted, states should abide by the principles of the United Nations and ILO conventions relating to older persons. National legislation on the elderly must be built based on the human rights-based approach, and the elderly need be considered as one of the most vulnerable groups in society where the state must protect there human rights in any  circumstances, even when the country’s resources are exhaused.

scholarly journals The influence of music on black, Asian and minority ethnic women working in the field of domestic violence and abuse: critical reflection on music as method

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Kathryn Waddington ◽  
◽  
Maria Erbmann ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Domestic Violence ◽  
Critical Reflection ◽  
Research Process ◽  
Drug Misuse ◽  
Small Scale ◽  
Health And Social Care ◽  
Domestic Violence And Abuse ◽  
Practice Development ◽  
Minority Ethnic

Background: Arts-based research practices draw upon music, visual art, poetry and other media as methodological tools throughout the research process. There is also growing recognition of the contribution of arts-based practices, including music as method, to interdisciplinary fields of health, social sciences, humanities and education. Research into: i) the role of music as a therapeutic intervention; and ii) the use of creative approaches to practice development are clearly evident in the literature. What is less evident is the role of music as method. This article is a critical reflection on the novel use of music recordings during qualitative interviews in a small-scale study exploring the role of music in the work and lives of black, Asian and minority ethnic women working in a UK domestic violence and abuse charity. Aim: To describe a critical reflection on music as method in a small-scale qualitative research study. Implications for practice: Music has potential as a model and method in qualitative health and social care research practice, particularly with sensitive topics such as drug misuse or homelessness Music is a means of developing compassion and critically reflective practice development in the field of domestic violence and abuse and other areas of practice

scholarly journals Presidential Symposium: From Global to Local: An Age-Inclusive and Rights-Based Approach to Gerontological Education

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. 340-340
Author(s):  
Dana Bradley ◽  
Judith Howe
Keyword(s):  
Human Rights ◽  
Older Persons ◽  
Lively Discussion ◽  
Gerontological Society ◽  
Global Context ◽  
Education Group ◽  
Geriatrics Education ◽  
American Society ◽  
International View

Abstract In June 2020, the Gerontological Society of America (GSA) joined in solidarity in the movement to condemn the entrenched racism undermining American society and build upon a gero-rich international historical base of supporting human rights. However, as gerontological educators, we need to expand on the conversation of racism to the broader global discussion of inclusivity and elimination of discrimination. A global focus on human rights of older persons, which began in 1982 at the World Assembly on Aging and has led to the current discussion of the proposed UN Convention on the Rights of Older Persons. The Academy of Gerontology in Higher Education (AGHE) is GSA's education group of colleges and universities that offers education, training, curricular innovations, and research programs in the field of aging. The work of this group is grounded in an age-inclusive and rights-based perspective, and members are committed to an international view demonstrated through AGHE’s tagline Global Leaders in Advancing Education on Aging; This symposium explores the role of age-inclusivity and a rights-based perspective in gerontology and geriatrics education and offers both challenges and best practices for moving forward. The first presentation explores the meaning of age-inclusivity in aging education in a global context and asks how do we build upon our international roots? Our second presenter shares a proposed framework for a rights-based approach to gerontology education. The third presentation explores an example of a rights-based training program. We conclude with a lively discussion focusing on how to take action through education.

Assessing Indonesia’s Capacity for Preventing Mass Atrocities

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (4) ◽  
pp. 415-439
Author(s):  
Ririn Tri Nurhayati
Keyword(s):  
Human Rights ◽  
Regime Change ◽  
Central Government ◽  
Human Rights Violations ◽  
New Order ◽  
The Future ◽  
The Government ◽  
Governmental Institutions ◽  
Relevant Factors

Abstract With the pervasive violations of human rights, including mass atrocities, which happened during the authoritarian New Order administration, the literature on human rights in Indonesia has often been highly critical of the regimes’ human rights record. Indonesia’s regime change in 1998 brought in a more optimistic outlook; successive regimes have shown a stronger commitment to respecting human rights. However, the government still faces challenges in protecting such rights, and in acknowledgement and resolving past gross human rights violations. Consequently, future mass atrocities may not be readily avoided. This study aims to explore Indonesia’s capacity for avoiding future atrocities by evaluating three relevant factors: the influence of the interest-based arguments of the central government elites, the extent to which the idea of ‘sovereignty as responsibility’ has spread among Indonesian governmental institutions, and the role of non-state actors. All of these factors shape Indonesia’s capacity to respond to and prevent any occurrence of mass atrocities in the future.

Directions and Trends in Aging Services: A German-American Comparison

1988 ◽  
Vol 27 (1) ◽  
pp. 57-68 ◽  
Author(s):  
Donald E. Gelfand
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Older People ◽  
Historical Development ◽  
Older Persons ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
The United States ◽  
West Germany ◽  
Future Trends ◽  
Aging Services

Services for older people in many countries now appear to have strong similarities. There are, however, important differences in the directions and emphases of these services. This article examines factors related to differing trends in the development of services in the United States and West Germany, two countries that currently have major economic, social, and political commonalities. The differing historical development of these two countries is traced and related to the structure of services for the elderly, the role of professionals in developing these services, and the relative emphases on primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention. Predictions of future trends in services for older persons in the two countries are also explored.

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