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Videos: The Oldest Victims: Elder Abuse A CBS News Production Minutes: 45 In a country where youth and beauty are the ideal, the issue of elder abuse is often as neglected as its victims. This program addresses a number of elder abuse-related topics, including the embezzlement of elders' funds by family members; the criminal neglect and endangerment of housebound and bedridden elders by their children and friends; and alleged mercy killings of terminally ill elders by their spouses. The case of a senior-stalker who murdered over a dozen elderly women and the story of a parent-abuser turned elder-advocate are also presented. Produced by CBS News (http://www.films.com/Films_Home/item.cfm?s=1&bin=10723). Domestic Disputes: An analysis of officers killed Minutes: 15 This program is the result of a ten-year study on officers who were killed while dealing with a domestic dispute situation. Actual cases are dramatized; showing how the officers were killed and the kinds of dangers future officers should be prepared for when handling domestic disputes. Emphasis is made on the first minute of response being the most crucial to an officer's safety. Further discussion includes approaching the scene, indications of danger, patience when establishing control, and the presence of alcohol and drugs. Officers are cautioned about responding alone and staying alert for the unexpected. The importance of noting an assailant's whereabouts and emotional state, and exercising correct handcuffing procedures are also discussed (http://www.aimsmultimedia.com/). Books: Surviving A Stalker: Everything you need to know to keep yourself safe Author: Linden Gross (An expert on the stalking of ordinary people and founder of Stalking Victims' Sanctuary) Pages: 288 How To Stop A Stalker Author: Detective Mike Proctor (A recognized expert and pioneer in the investigation of stalking) Pages: 292 Contact doug@scvan.org or (803) 750-1200 for more information regarding these resources.
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