Canadian Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse
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Réseau canadien pour la prévention des mauvais traitements envers les aîné(e)s
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Quebec Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse
<<Le Réseau québécois pour contrer les abus envers les aînés (RQCAA)>>
The goal of the Quebec Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse (RQCAA) is to counter abuse or neglect of older adults in Quebec. The Network is a non-profit organization created in Montreal in April 2003 at the Quebec Elder Abuse Conference. The conference was sponsored by the Foundation for Vital Ageing and the CLSC René-Cassin.
The Network formally became as a non profit society in April 2004 and has a newly elected board of directors. The role of the Network is to bring together and create partnerships among people who are concerned with prevention or intervention regarding abuse and neglect of older adults and to contribute to a world where each older person will be able to live in with respect and dignity. The Quebec Network strives to facilitate public and professional access to the most up-to-date information on abuse of older adults in all its forms. The aim of the network is also to help develop a global vision of the stakes; and to support positive, efficient and effective action towards abused older adults in Quebec.
During its first year of operation, the Quebec Network collaborated in the realization of several projects:
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The production and promotion of the play "«Blanche détresse» (developed in collaboration with Parminou- a well-known Quebec theatre company). The play helps educate both the general public and professionals and is available to any group or association which requests it (as a result of a subsidy from the Secrétariat des aînés du Québec); |
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Subsidies for five pilot projects developing intersectoral approaches which are aimed at developing an action plan and to propose models of coordination and dialogue. Three projects compare approaches in three different regions of Quebec, one project involves diverse cultural communities and one project involves an indigenous community; |
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A prize to an organization with an innovative program addressing senior abuse through intersectoral collaboration; |
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A ‘train-the-trainer’ manual and program for health and social services providers and their partners. The first ‘train-the-trainer’ program is planned for Autumn 2004. The ten candidates who have received the training will then go on to ensure the training of CLSC’s (local community health and social service centres) in their regions. |
The Quebec Network is also responsible for
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A guide on how to develop multidisciplinary consultation teams; |
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An interactive directory of senior abuse resources in Quebec (programs, projects, screening tools, consultation teams, protocols etc., available through the Network's website); |
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A newsletter published 3 times a year (called Dialogue) on activities related to preventing or addressing abuse of older adults; |
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A listing of local, regional and provincial activities on abuse of older adults (also available through the Network's website). |
For more information, visit the Network's Internet site www.rqcaa.org
Ontario Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse
The Ontario Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse is a non-profit, charitable organization dedicated to the prevention of abuse and neglect of older adults. It is managed by a volunteer Board of Directors. The Network's mandate is to:
| Educate professionals and lay persons about elder abuse and neglect. |
| Promote information sharing among professionals and advocates in the field of elder abuse. |
| Develop educational and training programs about elder abuse prevention and intervention for people working with the elderly. |
| Advocate legislative action to meet the needs of victims, perpetrators, and their families. |
| Offer services and support to victims of elder abuse and neglect. |
| Be sensitive to multicultural and aboriginal issues related to elder abuse. |
Ontario’s Strategy to Combat Elder Abuse
The Ontario Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse partnered with the Ontario Seniors’ Secretariat, Ministry of Citizenship and the Ministry of the Attorney General to implement Ontario’s Strategy to Combat Elder Abuse.
The five-year Strategy focuses on three priority areas:
1. Co-ordination of Community Services
Strengthening communities across the province by building partnerships, promoting information sharing and supporting efforts to combat elder abuse through:
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Holding stakeholder networking days across the province |
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Developing a guide to assist communities in establishing new networks and enhancing existing networks |
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Building community capacity through collaborative efforts/opportunities |
2. Training for Front-Line Staff
Training front-line staff from various sectors, who work directly with seniors, to prepare and guide them in recognizing and responding to elder abuse by:
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Incorporate elder abuse components and case studies as part of learning initiatives (e.g. P.E.I.C.E.S. and U-first) |
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Establish linkages between Regional Elder Abuse and Psychogeriatric Regional Consultants |
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Identify other training and learning opportunities targeting front-line staff and academic and educational curricula |
3. Education to Raise Public Awareness
Develop a province-wide public education campaign that promotes awareness about elder abuse and provides information on how to access services.
Develop e-learning and interactive websites, (including ONPEA’s website) to promote easier access to information, resources and self-directed learning. The ONPEA website will include a web-forum and listserve.
Proceedings from two Ontario conferences held in 2002 and 2004 are available on the ONPEA website: www.onpea.org/Strategy/Communication/ConferenceProceedings.htm
For more information, visit the Network's Internet site: www.onpea.org
ONPEA
has a new address.
800 Bay Street, 7th Floor
Toronto, ON M5S 3A9
Main Telephone: (416) 640-7784
Fax: (416) 750-3624
Executive Director/Teri Kay: (416) 640-7783
BC Coalition to Eliminate Abuse of Seniors (BCCEAS)
BCCEAS is a province-wide forum for individuals, seniors, community agencies and organizations, government and policy makers, working together to prevent and address the abuse of seniors by
· Promoting and encouraging development of public education materials, local services, advocacy and research to support and assist abused seniors
· Creating networks for sharing information and coordinating activities.
· Promoting the rights and interests of abused seniors by advocating on their behalf with governments and other organizations.
For more information, visit BCCEAS's Internet site: www.bcceas.ca.
As
of August, 2005, the new address for BCCEAS is : 3rd
Floor (south west corner), 411 Seniors Centre. 411 Dunsmuir St. Vancouver
BC, V6B 1X4. Phone: (604) 437-1940. Toll free 1-866-437-1940; Fax: (604)
437-1929. Email:
ceas@telus.net
BC Association of Community Response Networks (CRN)
A CRN is a diverse group of concerned community members who come together to create a coordinated community response to adult abuse, neglect and self-neglect. Approximately 70 CRNs are under development in BC.
From 1995 to 2003, the Public Guardian and Trustee BC provided modest funding to communities to support the development of CRNs. This initiative arose from the implementation of Part 3 of the Adult Guardianship Act: Support and Assistance for Abused and Neglected Adults. Many CRNs in the province continue to need on-going permanent funding and support. In March of 2004, communities received their first funding from the Foundation to continue their important and necessary work.
For more information, visit BCCRN's Internet site: www.bccrns.ca/crn_foundation/index.php. This site includes a CRN toolkit (which includes information on developing protocols and team building), information on advocacy, sample pamphlets, local handbook, and many other useful resources.
Alberta
Elder Abuse Awareness Network
The Alberta Elder Abuse Awareness Network is a province-wide network of professionals dedicated to increasing community awareness around elder abuse and the resources available to address it. The network is comprised of representatives from communities across Alberta.
This handout explains the role of the network, and what help may be available in Alberta.
www.child.gov.ab.ca/whatwedo/familyviolence/pdf/AEAAN_website_revised.pdf
The Alberta Elder Abuse Awareness Network will be launching a new Alberta based web site in time for World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, June 15, 2007. The web site will facilitate the sharing of knowledge, resources, and tools about elder abuse amongst people who work with seniors in Alberta. We invite you to visit the web site over the coming weeks, www.albertaelderabuse.ca
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Further Reading and Resources
(March 2004) "Exploration of the Role of the Community Response Network in Kelowna" by Marie Bird, MSW (UBC) - Download Thesis (280Kb PDF)
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