NIJ FY 06 Research & Evaluation on the Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation of Elderly Individuals, Older Women, and Residents of Residential Care Facilities

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NIJ FY 06 Research & Evaluation on the Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation of Elderly Individuals, Older Women, and Residents of Residential Care Facilities: NIJ is soliciting proposals for research and evaluation in the area of elder abuse, neglect and exploitation (including abuse of individuals who reside either in the community or in residential care facilities). For the purpose of this solicitation, the term "abuse" includes physical abuse, sexual abuse, psychological abuse, abandonment and isolation, neglect, or financial or fiduciary abuse perpetrated against (1) any person over the age of 65 ("elderly"), (2) women over the age of 50 ("older women"), or (3) individuals of any age who reside in residential care facilities. The erm "residential care facility" includes nursing homes, assisted living facilities, adult family care homes, adult care facilities for developmentally or physically disabled persons, and other facilities that provide services to persons who are elderly, have disabilities, or have long-term chronic care needs.