Norma’s project - a research study into the sexual assault of older women in Australia

INTRODUCTION Norma’s Project was conceived in response to the experience of Norma, the mother of one of the four researchers involved in the project. Norma was a confused and vulnerable 83 year old woman who was sexually assaulted by a male staff member during a respite stay in a residentia...

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Main Author: Catherine Barrett (Author)
Contributors: Rosemary Mann ; Philomena Horsley ; Jean Tinney
Format: Electronic Book
Language:English
Online Access: Volltext (kostenfrei)
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