Why is Elder Abuse seldom reported?

Some victims do not report abuse because:
They are afraid of retaliation,
They think they will be put in an institution,
They are ashamed that a family member mistreats them,
They think that the police and social agencies cannot really help them, or
They think that no one will believe them.
Sometimes people who believe that someone else is being abused do not report their suspicions

because:
They do not know who to speak to,
They do not know what can be done,
They think that no one will believe them, or
They just do not want to get involved.

No matter where they happen, cases of criminal abuse and serious neglect should be reported to the police.

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