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Women’s Aid recognise there is a need to create an environment  of learning, understanding and acceptance of abuse as a reality in our communities regardless of age, whilst recognizing the specific barriers for older victims and their reluctance to involve services or seek redress. We have commissioned research highlighting the physical, mental and social impact of abuse and health and well being of victims including older victims. Recommendations included the need for a comprehensive training strategy underpinning the development of robust policy and procedures to support victims and challenge perpetrators.

Action on Elder Abuse and Women's Aid are providing a joint training programme within Northern Ireland, making the links between domestic violence and abuse and elder abuse.  For more information go to our page 'What we are doing'.

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