Connecting Crime and Abuse Victims to Mental Health Services.

Older adult victims of abuse and crime have significant unmet mental health needs, with high rates of depression and anxiety. But few victims are offered mental health care, and there are no standardized, effective programs to address their specific mental health needs. PROTECT, a manualized therapy offered as an adjunct to victim support services was developed and tested and is unique in its demonstrated effectiveness to reduce depression among victims. PROTECT, which is offered remotely (by video and phone), has been found to be effective, offering a shift in delivery that increases its potential dissemination beyond current use in New York City. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]