Addressing Sexual Violence in Long-Term Care Facilities Karla Vierthaler, NSVRC

Objectives Share a definition of sexual abuse Name three risk factors of sexual violence Explain the physical and emotional impact sexual violence can have on older adults Share three statistics related to sexual violence in later life

What is “Sexual Violence”?

How are older adults impacted?

Why are adults in later life more at risk? People who perpetrate sexual violence look for: -People they have access to -People who are easily coerced or overpowered -People who are less likely to report -People who will be less likely to be believed if they do report

Who are the victims?

Where does sexual violence against older adults happen?

How often does sexual violence against older adults happen?

Physical Impact

Emotional Impact

The Needs of Older Adult Survivors of Sexual Violence

Building Community Collaborations

Resources

Advocacy and Resources Director Thank You! Karla Vierthaler Advocacy and Resources Director kvierthaler@nsvrc.org This project was supported by Grant No. 2011-TA-AX-K023 awarded by the Office on Violence Against Women, U.S. Department of Justice. The opinions, findings, conclusions, and recommendations expressed in this publication/program/exhibition are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women.