Some sociological aspects of the prevention of domestic violence and abuse of the elderly in Slovenia

Abstract

This paper addresses the issue of violence and abuse of older persons
which, due to an increased level of public sensitivity and continuing
reminders from governmental and non-governmental institutions, is
becoming a subject of increased attention. The author focus on domestic
violence and abuse and present and describe various ways of
prevention from violence and abuse of older persons from the aspects
of the legislation, human rights and the role of the Slovenian police.