This handbook is designed for use either as a guide for anyone personally or professionally concerned about the crime problem of America's elderly as a text in a training course on crime against the elderly. Following an introductory sketch of the crime problem facing America's eldery, a description is provided of the typical older American.…

Designed for use in conjunction with a handbook dealing with effective responses to the crime problem of older Americans, this instructor's guide contains information pertaining to organizing and conducting a course on preventing crimes against the elderly as well as a series of lesson plans. Various aspects of course structure are discussed,…