Drug-facilitated sexual assault (DFSA) is prevalent in Western society. There is a significant
degree of confusion regarding the definition and prevalence of DFSA. It is a subject with …

The abuse and neglect of the elderly have been of growing concern to advocacy groups,
researchers, policy-makers, and legislators in many countries since the mid-1970s …

It is generally recognized that Canada is in the middle of the third wave of reform in the
areas of adult guardianship and substitute decision-making since the early 1970s (see, eg …

Judith Myers Avis new eyes, seek further help and resources, and make a choice to refuse to
live with violence. These conversations are but one aspect of a co-ordinated program that …

Abuse and neglect of older adults occurs in all Canadian communities and solutions require
the coordinated efforts of society at large. Amelioration entails more than a legislative …

Same-sex partner abuse is a relatively new concern in theory and research about intimate
partner violence, an area traditionally dominated by discussion about male violence against …

Abstract Elder Law in Israel is still in its initial stages of development. While some signs of
awareness of its potential contribution to Israel's ageing population are evident, there has …

Recognition of the abuse and the neglect of the elderly as significant social problems has
produced an array of responses from policymakers and legislators in many countries. In …

Before discussing much-needed reforms, it is important to identify the deficiencies of the
present legal order, beginning with the failure of the doctrine of informed consent as a …

A survey on abuse of the elderly was mailed to 174 Canadian and American professionals
who were identified as persons likely to be involved with cases of elder abuse. Neglect was …