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detection of abuse [2 records]

Record 1 2013-03-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • Sociology of Old Age
  • Sociology of the Family
  • Social Problems
CONT

Detecting abuse: ... if you notice any of these symptoms or conditions, contact one of the support services listed below.

CONT

The role of these [mandatory reporting] laws is to facilitate the identification of abused older people, and thereby allow the state to intervene in their situation.

Key term(s)
  • detection of abuse
  • identification of abuse

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sociologie de la vieillesse
  • Sociologie de la famille
  • Problèmes sociaux
CONT

[...] le dépistage des clientèles exposées est un moyen important de prévention des abus envers les personnes âgées.

OBS

dépister : Rechercher systématiquement et découvrir (ce qui est peu apparent, ce qu'on dissimule).

Spanish

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Record 2 2002-07-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Sociology of the Family
  • Social Problems
CONT

Doctors and medical profession key players in diagnosis/detection of abuse because medical injuries usually reason for first contact with agencies.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sociologie de la famille
  • Problèmes sociaux
OBS

On parle aussi du «dépistage de l'enfance en danger physique ou moral».

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Sociología de la familia
  • Problemas sociales
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