Type:	Journal Article
Title:	Victims/survivors of violence: responding to older women of non-English speaking background
Other Titles:	Women against violence : an Australian feminist journal
Authors:	Ana-Gatbonton, Cora Sta
Keywords:	Older people;CALD (culturally and linguistically diverse)
Year:	1999
Publisher:	CASA House (Centre Against Sexual Assault)
Citation:	(7), December 1999
Notes:	Reports a project on the Abuse of Older People conducted in Queensland in 1994 as part of the International Year of the Family. Discusses implications of elder abuse, specifically among women of non-English speaking backgrounds. The experience of violence for this group of women is exacerbated by factors such as immigration; loss of status; the refugee experience; traditional cultural norms; and lack of understanding/denial of violence and sexual assault. Specific needs of victims are in the areas of housing and emergency relief, provision of information, community education, and sensitivity/skills training for professionals. Barriers to accessing services are highlighted for these women who are in ‘triple jeopardy’ from age, culture and gender. Cross-cultural training and research is needed to fill the ‘knowledge gap’ relating to this specific group.
URI:	https://anrows.intersearch.com.au/anrowsjspui/handle/1/12685
ISSN:	1327-5550
Appears in Collections:	Journal Articles

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