This course covers foundational information on the topic along with clinician and administrator responsibilities in prevention, detection, and reporting of suspected abuse and neglect on a federal level. Resources are provided to assist in locating state reporting entities.

• Compare the prevalence of abuse and neglect in three at-risk groups in the community (children, intimate partners, elders).
• Identify at least three common signs and symptoms for each of five forms of abuse (physical, sexual, emotional, financial, neglect) in the senior population.
• Recognize at least three factors that contribute to the risk for becoming a victim or perpetrator of abuse.
• Determine at least two appropriate interventions in response to patients in immediate danger from abuse or neglect.