This collection investigates the multifaceted nature of elder abuse and the systemic challenges involved in identifying, preventing, and addressing violence against older populations. The authors, including prominent researchers in gerontology and social work, compile international perspectives from the Prague World Congress on Family Violence to establish a global framework for understanding the intersection of aging and abuse. By synthesizing diverse case studies and policy analyses, the text argues for a more integrated approach to social services and legal protections for the elderly. The work serves as a scholarly examination of the prevalence and manifestations of abuse within domestic and institutional settings.

Experts in gerontology and social work recognize this volume as a significant contribution to the literature on family violence. Readers frequently note the academic density of the prose and the value of the international perspectives provided by the contributors.