Crime, Punishment, and the Elderly

Crime, Punishment, and the Elderly
Author: Yoko Hosoi
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Total Pages: 277
Release: 2024-02-20
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 100385477X

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Hosoi, Tatsuno and Pratt examine the realities, problems and backgrounds of crimes committed by elderly people in both Japan and international perspectives. Japan’s aging population is a commonly known issue globally, and the world looks to Japan to understand the issues that other nations may experience in the future. One such aspect is an increase in crimes committed by the elderly. According to the National Police Agency in Japan, the proportion of elders arrested for committing theft has doubled over the past 10 years. The chapters in this volume look to answer questions around the reason for elder crime, the types of crime and punishment that exists in this cohort of society and how this increasingly large problem in society can be managed. This book offers important insights into the societal issues and potential solutions for aging societies around the world. It will be a valuable research reference for scholars of mental health, criminology, population studies and Asian studies.

Crime and Victimization of the Elderly

Crime and Victimization of the Elderly
Author: Ezzat A. Fattah
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 443
Release: 2012-12-06
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1461388880

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Crime and Victimization of the Elderly provides a "state-of-the-art" review of the social scientific literature relating to the crime problems of older persons. Building upon a broad interdisciplinary base, the volume addresses a wide range of issues that will prove to be of interest and value to criminology and gerontology students and to practicing professionals. The book is divided into two major sections. The first focuses upon elderly offenders and the second is devoted to a discussion of elderly victims. All of the major topics normally covered in the criminology and victimology courses are given detailed consideration. These include: the nature and types of crimes committed by the elderly, theories of elderly crime, criminal justice reactions to the older offender, patterns of elderly victimization, explanations of elderly victimization patterns, fear of crime among older persons and the abuse of the elderly in domestic settings. The chapters provide a critical assessment of the formative as well as the most recent empirical research conducted in the United States, Canada and elsewhere. Each chapter includes lists of suggested readings and each major section includes an extensive list of bibliographic references. This book is an invaluable resource to criminologists, gerontologists and social service professionals as it raises questions and defines issues vital to an understanding of the elderly and their association with various aspects of crime.

What The Elderly Should Know About Crime

What The Elderly Should Know About Crime
Author: Sampson Ike Oli
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
Total Pages: 223
Release: 2011-12-27
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 1469130882

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Crime and the Elderly

Crime and the Elderly
Author:
Publisher:
Total Pages: 3
Release: 1981
Genre: Older people
ISBN:

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Crime, Abuse and the Elderly

Crime, Abuse and the Elderly
Author: Mike Brogden
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 202
Release: 2013-01-11
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 1135990344

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This book examines and analyses the experiences of older people as both victims and perpetrators of crime. Drawing upon a wealth of research from British and North American sources, the authors detail the historical experience of the elderly as victims, the extent of present-day criminal victimisation in the home and institutions, the social theories which attempt to explain that experience, and the types of resolution available. The book also addresses the experiences of elderly people in the criminal justice process - the offences to which they are prone, and the implications for penal policy of an increase in the elderly penal population. Crime, Abuse and the Elderly breaks new ground in its focus on the experiences of elderly people as criminal victims in private space, its insistence on a proper engagement of criminology with crimes involving older people, and in its argument that much so-called abuse can be explained criminologically and should be dealt with by the criminal justice system rather than by treatment and welfare agencies. It will be essential reading for students, academics and professionals concerned with the experiences of the elderly.

Elderly Criminals

Elderly Criminals
Author: Evelyn S. Newman
Publisher: Cambridge, Mass. : Oelgeschlager, Gunn & Hain
Total Pages: 288
Release: 1984
Genre: Social Science
ISBN:

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Presents a collection of papers that discuss patterns and trends of offenses by the elderly, violent crime by the elderly, shoplifting, and the response of the criminal justice system to elderly criminals.

Crime and Elder Abuse

Crime and Elder Abuse
Author: Brian K. Payne
Publisher: Charles C Thomas Publisher
Total Pages: 333
Release: 2005
Genre: Older people
ISBN: 0398075662

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This book will help to advance understanding among policymakers, practitioners, and educators and prepare them to limit the negative consequences associated with victimization of older adults. This second edition builds on the earlier edition in five ways. First, new research has been added into each chapter. Second, the tables and figures have been updated, with applied critical thinking questions now included in order to make the tables and figures more interactive with readers. Third, various sections have been added in different chapters. Fourth, chapters 2-7 now include box inserts which include brief overviews written by professionals who are discussing some aspect of elder abuse. Finally, chapter 7 has been added. This new edition will help shed some light on what can be done to prevent elderly persons from being victimized, or at least minimize the consequences of victimization when abuse does occur. It will be of interest to those in several different disciplines, including criminology, gerontology, social work, social welfare, sociology, psychology, victimology, medicine and other social sciences.

Fear of Crime Among the Elderly

Fear of Crime Among the Elderly
Author: Mary Dale Craig
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 256
Release: 2020-10-12
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 1317775783

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First published in 2000. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

Crime Against the Elderly

Crime Against the Elderly
Author: Guy D. Boston
Publisher:
Total Pages: 104
Release: 1977
Genre: Aged
ISBN:

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Perspectives on Elderly Crime and Victimization

Perspectives on Elderly Crime and Victimization
Author: Peter C. Kratcoski
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2019-01-04
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 9783030102517

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This textbook focuses on the criminality and victimization of the elderly population. It provides a global perspective on the extent of the elderly crime and victimization, with international comparisons for addressing the problem. It explores the extent and types of crimes committed by the elderly, the characteristics of older criminals, and the responses of the criminal justice system (including prisons and institutions) to elderly criminals, including: diversion programs, community-based treatment programs, and special programs including health & mental health care services for older prisoners. The second part of the book covers victimization of the elderly. Research findings show that certain crimes including fraud, theft, and certain types of financial crimes disproportionately affect older people, and these types of crimes are growing in prevalence. This work explores the characteristics of older victims and the types of crimes that affect them. Finally, the book presents comparative international research on approaches to crime prevention, education, and legislation to address the victimization of the elderly. This work will be of interest to students in criminology and criminal justice, as well as related fields such as sociology, and gerontology.