The elderly population are more vulnerable to crime than other age groups because they are socially isolated, tend to live in urban areas, depend on public transportation, and follow predictable behaviour patterns. The physical and mental weaknesses caused by old age also contribute to the visibility of a potential victim. Other theories claim that the elderly only become vulnerable to crime when they leave the protection of their homes, exposing weaknesses to persons with criminal intent. Contrary to popular belief, the elderly are the least victimized age group for the major index crimes but are disproportionately victimized for purse snatching, burglary, robbery, and fraud are the crimes most frequently committed against the elderly.
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• In a situation where you want to buy a scheme or business plan, do not allow anyone to pressurise you in doing so, ask someone you trust to check all facts.
• Locks doors and windows when working in the garden
• Before bedtime check all windows and doors are secure and the security lights are on, and always have a torch by your side, and telephone/telephone numbers nearby.
CONCLUSION
Considering the rise in elderly attacks and the failure of the justice system to protect elder from crimes, most cases are never prosecuted, and the police uses caution as a cheap easy way of avoiding the time and cost of prosecution, this approach endangers the safety and security of the elderly. The attitude of society and the justice system encourages offenders to continuously carrying out attacks on senior citizens, and deliberately abuse elderly people in their home and communities.
The authorities have to put in place legal guidelines - by introducing a law that will force attackers to refrain from such crime and also providing a good care and support for the elderly/adult in order to safeguard their
Elder individuals placed in extended care …show more content…
• In a situation where you want to buy a scheme or business plan, do not allow anyone to pressurise you in doing so, ask someone you trust to check all facts.
• Locks doors and windows when working in the garden
• Before bedtime check all windows and doors are secure and the security lights are on, and always have a torch by your side, and telephone/telephone numbers nearby.
CONCLUSION
Considering the rise in elderly attacks and the failure of the justice system to protect elder from crimes, most cases are never prosecuted, and the police uses caution as a cheap easy way of avoiding the time and cost of prosecution, this approach endangers the safety and security of the elderly. The attitude of society and the justice system encourages offenders to continuously carrying out attacks on senior citizens, and deliberately abuse elderly people in their home and communities.
The authorities have to put in place legal guidelines - by introducing a law that will force attackers to refrain from such crime and also providing a good care and support for the elderly/adult in order to safeguard their