Metadata for Elder Abuse Helpline and Resource Unit Dashboard 2017-18
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Who are the alleged perpetrators?
- Relationship of suspected abuser to older person
Measure – Relationship of suspected abuser to older person
Description
The numbers refer to the total number of Family members or Non-family members who were reported as suspected abuser to older people in the reporting period.
The percentage figures refer to the total number of Family members or Non-family members who were reported as suspected abuser to older people in the reporting period as a percentage of the total number of alleged abuse calls reported to the Helpline in the reporting period.
Family members include:
- Daughter
- Daughter-in-law
- Grandchild
- Other relative
- Sibling
- Son
- Son-in-law
- Spouse/Partner
Non-family members include:
- Friend
- Informal carer
- Neighbour
- No trust relationship
- Other
- Paid worker
- Worker
Publisher
Department of Communities and Justice
Numerator
The total number of Family members or Non-family members who were reported as suspected abuser to older people in the reporting period.
Denominator
The total number of alleged abuse calls reported to the Helpline in the reporting period.
Data Filters
- Financial Year
- Relationship to older people
Data Limitations
Not applicable
Data Source
EAHRU data extracts