NIJ FY07 Research and Evaluation on the Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation of Elderly Individuals, Older Women, and Residents of Residential Care Facilities

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NIJ FY07 Research and Evaluation on the Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation of Elderly Individuals, Older Women, and Residents of Residential Care Facilities: The National Institute of Justice (NIJ) is the research, development, and evaluation agency of the U.S. Department of Justice and a component of the Office of Justice Programs (OJP). NIJ provides objective, independent, evidence-based knowledge and tools to enhance the administration of justice and public safety. NIJ solicits proposals to inform its search for the knowledge and tools to guide policy and practice. NIJ is soliciting proposals for research and evaluation in the area of abuse, neglect, and exploitation of elderly individuals, older women, and residents of residential care facilities. For the purpose of this solicitation, the term "abuse" includes physical abuse, sexual abuse, psychological abuse, abandonment and isolation, neglect, and financial or fiduciary abuse or exploitation perpetrated against any person over the age of 65 ("elderly"), women over the age of 50 ("older women"), or individuals of any age who reside in residential care facilities. The term "residential care facility" includes nursing homes; assisted living facilities; adult family care homes; adult care facilities for people with developmental, cognitive, or physical disabilities; and other residential facilities that provide services to the elderly, disabled, or persons needing long-term care.