This report draws on in-depth individual interviews to find patterns in public thinking about elder abuse – and how they compare to the views of elder justice advocates and experts. Through this analysis, we find that the public struggles to see elder abuse as a societal problem that can and must be solved through collective action and public policy. The report concludes with initial recommendations for addressing this and other communication challenges.
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