Article
A Systematic Evaluation of a Multidisciplinary Social Work–Lawyer Elder Mistreatment Intervention Model
Journal of Elder Abuse & Neglect
(2015)
Abstract
This study introduces a conceptually based, systematic evaluation process employing multivariate techniques to evaluate a multidisciplinary social work–lawyer intervention model (JASA-LEAP). Logistic regression analyses were used with a random sample of case records (n = 250) from three intervention sites. Client retention, program fidelity, and exposure to multidisciplinary services were significantly related to reduction in mistreatment risk at case closure. Female gender, married status, and living with perpetrator significantly predicted unfavorable outcomes. This study extends the elder mistreatment program evaluation literature beyond descriptive/bivariate evaluation strategies. Findings suggest that a multidisciplinary social work–lawyer elder mistreatment intervention model is a successful approach.
Keywords
- elder abuse evaluation,
- multidisciplinary elder abuse intervention,
- evidence-based elder abuse intervention
Disciplines
Publication Date
2015
DOI
10.1080/08946566.2013.792104
Publisher Statement
This is the metadata for an article published by Taylor & Francis in the Journal of Elder Abuse & Neglect in 2015, available online: http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/08946566.2013.792104
Citation Information
Rizzo, V., Burnes, D., & Chalfy, A. (2015). A systematic evaluation of a multi-disciplinary social work-lawyer elder mistreatment intervention model. Journal of Elder Abuse and Neglect, 27(1), 1-18. doi:10.1080/08946566.2013.792104