“Among our greatest challenges as a nation
today is making America a safe place
to grow old.” — Lisa Nerenberg

Publications

Available Online

A review of the literature on elder abuse in Indian country: Research, policy, and practice. Co-authored with Dave Baldridge and William Benson (2004) http://www.elderabusecenter.org/pdf/whatnew/litreview040707.pdf [PDF:189kb]
Preventing and responding to abuse of elders in Indian country. Co-authored with Dave Baldridge and William Benson (2004) http://www.elderabusecenter.org/pdf/whatnew/abuseindian040707.pdf [PDF:306kb]
Multidisciplinary elder abuse prevention teams: A new generation (2003) http://www.elderabusecenter.org/pdf/publication/EldAbs_complete.pdf [PDF:5.6MB]
A national look at elder abuse multidisciplinary teams. Coauthored with Pamela Teaster, PhD. (2003) http://www.elderabusecenter.org/pdf/publication/mdt.pdf [PDF:118kb]
Daily money management programs: A protection against elder abuse (2003) http://elderabusecenter.org/pdf/publication/DailyMoneyManagement.pdf [PDF:8.5MB]
Developing training programs on elder abuse prevention for in-home helpers: Issues and guidelines (2002) http://www.elderabusecenter.org/pdf/family/training.pdf [PDF:738kb]
Fact sheet on caregiver stress and elder abuse.Brochure (no date) http://www.elderabusecenter.org/pdf/family/fact_sheet.pdf [PDF:188kb]
Caregiver stress and elder abuse: Preventing elder abuse by family caregivers (2002)
http://www.elderabusecenter.org/pdf/family/caregiver.pdf [PDF:734kb]
Abuse in nursing homes: Special research review section of the National Center on Elder Abuse Newsletter, May 2002 http://www.elderabusecenter.org/default.cfm?p=abuseinnursinghomes.cfm
A feminist perspective on gender and elder abuse: A review of the literature (2002) http://www.elderabusecenter.org/pdf/publication/FinalGenderIssuesinElderAbuse030924.pdf [PDF:18kb]
Summit preparation materials: Background information and discussion issues for the 2001 National Policy Summit on Elder Abuse, sponsored by the U.S. Departments of Justice and Health and Human Services http://www.elderabusecenter.org/pdf/agenda/background.pdf [PDF:243kb]
Preventing elder abuse by in-home helpers (2000) http://www.elderabusecenter.org/default.cfm?p=publicationslist.cfm&vpartnerID=4
Forgotten victims of elder financial crime and abuse: A report and recommendations (1999) http://www.elderabusecenter.org/pdf/publication/fvefca.pdf [PDF:143kb]

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Books, Chapters, Articles

Nerenberg, L. (2007). Elder Abuse Prevention: Emerging Trends and Promising Strategies. New York: Springer.

Pub Date: 12/2007
320 pp Hardback
ISBN10: 0826103278
ISBN13: 9780826103277
20% discount for my readers

Deem, D., Nerenberg, L., & Titus, R. (2007). Victims of financial crime. In R. C. Davis, A. J. Lurigio & S. Herman (Eds.), Victims of Crime (3 ed.). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications.
Nerenberg, L. (1998). Culturally specific outreach in elder abuse. In T. Tatara (Ed.), Understanding elder abuse in minority populations (pp. 205-220). Ann Arbore: Taylor and Francis Group.
Nerenberg, L. (2000). Developing a service response to elder abuse. Generations, 24(2), 86-92.
Nerenberg, L. (2000). Forgotten victims of financial crime and abuse: Facing the challenge. Journal of Elder Abuse & Neglect, 12(12) 49-73.
Nerenberg, L. (2006). Communities respond to elder abuse. Journal of Gerontological Social Work, 46(3/4), 5-33.
Nerenberg, L. (2007). Elder Abuse Prevention: Emerging trends and promising strategies. New York: Springer.
Nerenberg, L., & Haikalis, S. W. (1996). Discharge planning. In L. A. Baumhover & S. C. Beall (Eds.), Abuse, neglect, and exploitation of older persons. Baltimore: Health Professions Press.
Nerenberg, L., & Njeri, M. (1993). WE ARE FAMILY, Outreach to African American seniors. Journal of Elder Abuse & Neglect, 5(4).

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"Technical Assistance" Manuals

The following manuals were produced for the National Center on Elder Abuse. For information on how to obtain copies of manuals that are not available online, contact NCEA.

An Introduction to the Civil Justice System and its Role in Elder Abuse Prevention (2004)
Multidisciplinary Elder Abuse Prevention Teams: A New Generation (2003) http://www.elderabusecenter.org/pdf/publication/EldAbs_complete.pdf [PDF:5.6MB]
Daily Money Management Programs: A Protection Against Elder Abuse (2003) http://elderabusecenter.org/pdf/publication/DailyMoneyManagement.pdf [PDF:8.5MB]
Preventing Elder Abuse by In-Home Helpers (2002)
Developing Training Programs on Elder Abuse Prevention for In-Home Helpers: Issues and Guidelines (2002)
Preventing Elder Abuse by Family Caregivers (2002)
Helping Hands: The Role of Adult Protective Services in Preventing Elder Abuse and Neglect (2000)
Mental Health Issues in Elder Abuse (2000)
Victims Rights and Services: Assisting Elderly Crime Victims. (1999)
Prosecution and Protection: Understanding the Criminal Justice System’s Role in Prevention Elder Abuse.Co-authored with Candace Heisler. (1998)
Communities Uniting: Volunteers in Elder Abuse Prevention. (1997)
Financial Abuse of the Elderly. (1996)
Older Battered Women: Integrating Aging and Domestic Violence Services. (1996)
Building Partnerships: A Guide to Developing Coalitions, Interagency Agreements, and Teams in the Field of Elder Abuse. (1995)
To Reach Beyond Our Grasp: A Community Outreach Guide for Professionals in the Field of Elder Abuse Prevention. (1995)