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| Older Persons: Soft Targets for Criminals |
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Alarmed at the growing incidence of crime against the elderly across the country, HelpAge has been trying to mitigate the problem.
We compile figures from year to year, to study trends, and help the mass media focus on the issue.
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We have been imparting training to Delhi Police functionaries who interact with the elderly on a day-to-day basis. |
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We have held registration drives to help the Police be aware of the numbers of vulnerable elderly. |
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We facilitate an annual face-to-face between representatives of older people’s groups and the senior-most Police functionaries to help them understand each other better. |
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Some Recommendations Given by HelpAge to the Police
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Initiate CBMs (Confidence building measures) for OP to develop trust & faith in you |
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Identify vulnerable colonies with proximity to slums |
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Identify and prioritise the very old |
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Improve patrolling in vulnerable colonies |
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Go to the people instead of waiting for them to come forward |
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