# @victoriapolice on Instagram

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- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/C8N1rQlzDgE
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/19136203-victoriapolice-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2024-06-15T00:28:22.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Victoria Police (@victoriapolice) — https://gondola.cc/victoriapolice

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Elder abuse is any act which causes harm to an older person and is carried out by someone they know and trust - like family, friends or carers. ⁣
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It’s a complex crime that takes many forms and doesn’t occur in isolation. Last year alone there were 5944 reports of elder abuse.⁣
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Abuse can involve psychological manipulation and intimidation, such as threats to put someone in aged care if they don't comply with demands. ⁣
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In many of these instances the crime is recognised or suspected by a third-party, such as banking institution professionals, aged care workers and lawyers, who may be reluctant to report this type of crime as they don't want to get those involved into trouble.⁣
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If you know or suspect on older person is being abused – do not ignore the signs and speak up by making a report to police. Any information provided is crucial to help stop those causing abuse to older people.⁣
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In an emergency call Triple Zero (000). If you can’t get to a phone, ask someone else to do it for you.⁣
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In non-urgent cases if you know or suspect an older person is being abused and prefer to make an anonymous report, you can do so online via Crime Stoppers Victoria.⁣
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More information on elder abuse can be found via our link in bio. ⁣
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#ElderAbuse #FamilyViolence #VictoriaPolice #EndDV

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victoriapolice, elderabuse, familyviolence, enddv

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