Purpose
This training module will highlight the unique issues facing elder victims of domestic violence. Although they suffer the same types of abuse as their younger counterparts, elder victims are vulnerable in many additional ways, making it even more difficult for them to leave a violent home. Throughout this manual, “Elders” are defined as men and women aged 60 and up.

Learning Objectives
By the end of this training module, participants will be able to:
     1. Discuss the difference between elder abuse and elder domestic violence as well
         as the approaches to resolving each.
     2. Identify the different types of batterers abusing elders.
     3. Discuss unique barriers to leaving faced by elder victims of domestic violence.
     4. Discuss opportunities for elders leaving domestic violence situations.