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Human Rights and Elder Abuse: The Case Example of Serbia

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Part of the book series: International Perspectives on Aging ((Int. Perspect. Aging,volume 24))

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Elder abuse is a complex problem cross-cutting through social sphere, public health and other distinct areas and it is a violation of human rights. The effects of elder abuse can be dramatic not just for the older person experiencing abuse and her or his immediate surroundings but also for the society at large.

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  1. Red Cross of Serbia, Belgrade, Serbia

    Natasa Todorovic & Milutin Vracevic

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    Amanda Phelan

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Todorovic, N., Vracevic, M. (2020). Human Rights and Elder Abuse: The Case Example of Serbia. In: Phelan, A. (eds) Advances in Elder Abuse Research. International Perspectives on Aging, vol 24. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-25093-5_16

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