Affiliation:
1. Arizona State University, Phoenix, USA
2. South Carolina Department on Aging, Columbia, USA
Abstract
Adult guardian ad litem programs are a necessary public service to protect adults from abuse and neglect. This article describes the development and implementation of an adult guardian ad litem program. We discuss the program’s impetus, pilot testing, evaluation, and implementation of the program. Our experience highlights the vital role of diverse inter-sectoral stakeholders. Furthermore, the development process highlights the need for flexibility in program development, tension negotiation among stakeholders, and engagement of aging stakeholders in nontraditional arenas.
Funder
south carolina center of economic excellence
South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services
Subject
Geriatrics and Gerontology,Gerontology