• Only young people get raped
  • Anyone can be a victim regardless of age or race. Older people can be victims
• Long term care facilities are safer for older adults than living on thier own
  • Some perpetrators of sexual assault are the caregivers in a Care Facility

Ageism and Stereotypes

• Ageism is when people are discriminated against because of their age. Agesim can effect the quality of services given to elderly victims of sexual assault.
• It is widely believed that an older adult is physically weak, emotionally distressed and incompetent. They will be viewed by a perpetrator as an easy victim

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