A study on securing national safety services for vulnerable elderly people

Due to the rapid aging of the population in Korea, social problems related to the elderly are intensifying, and criminal victimization of isolated elderly people is becoming a serious social problem. In terms of crime, isolated elderly people are increasingly exposed to criminal activities due to economic poverty, emotional isolation, and psychological vulnerability, and the number of criminal victimization cases is also increasing. Therefore, this study aims to analyze the characteristics of isolated elderly people and propose tailored public safety services. To this end, the study was conducted mainly through literature review and case analysis, and endeavored to derive effective policy alternatives. The study proposed the following measures to overcome the vulnerability of the isolated elderly to crime: First, it proposed to promote the economic and emotional stability of the isolated elderly by establishing a communitycentered integrated social support system. Second, it is proposed to expand customized safety education programs to strengthen crime prevention and self-protection skills. Third, it was suggested that a technology-based security system be implemented, using advanced technology to establish a rapid and efficient response system. Finally, it was proposed to establish a continuous and systematic safety net by strengthening policy support for isolated elderly people and establishing a legal protection system.