The abuse of older adults in our society is a recognized yet understudied issue compared to other forms of family violence. Within this article, research, theory, and practice in family violence and older adult abuse are compared; elements that can be transferred to the field are analyzed; and gaps are identified. An extensive literature review, two focus groups with local stakeholders, and interviews with six key informants recognized as national subject experts formed the basis of this analysis. The results informed the development of a critical-ecological model designed to address the gaps and advance the field.

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This chapter draws from related literature, policy, and recent reviews of Family Engagement Services (FES) in prison to explore the role and challenges of implementing FES in the public prison sector. It situates current services in a neoliberal context and examines barriers and potential for delivering high-quality and caring FES in the women's prison estate. It also defines FES in prisons as a specialised casework service that aims to build and maintain contact between prisoners and their family members. The chapter highlights the emotional and practical support given by FES to prisoners and their families, intending to improve wellbeing, minimise the trauma of family separation, and increase life chances for prisoners' children. It analyzes the role of FES from the view of the Prison Advice and Care Trust (PACT), which was founded in 1898 and was integral to the development and implementation of FES in prisons.

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