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On this page you will find policy information and resources onabuse and neglect in later life.
Below are two of our Network resources. Outlook 2007 : Promising Approaches in the Prevention of Abuse and Neglect of Older Adults in Community Settings in Canada This project provides a snapshot on ‘promising approaches’ in the prevention of abuse/neglect of older adults in community settings in Canada. It is drawn from a literature review, stakeholder information, analysis of approaches, and framework development.
A Draft Framework for a National Strategy for the Prevention of Abuse and Neglect of Older Adults in Canada: a proposal Strategy”: “planning in any field – a carefully devised plan of action to achieve a goal or the art of developing or carrying out such a plan This paper identifies key keys for developing a National Strategy, including national leadership, overall philosophical orientation to the problem, guiding principles, collaboration and coordination, knowledge / learning issues, development of the field, raising profile of senior abuse within services, spread promising approaches, create ‘whole’ community ownership of the problem, grapple with ageism, research, public and practitioner education, and legislative evaluations.
Provincial Strategies Several provinces have been working to develop plans of action for their jurisdiction. Below are some examples :
The Manitoba Elder Abuse Strategy (2007) includes: • Elder Abuse Consultant - for education, awareness and training presentations about the issue of abuse and neglect of older adults with many different groups including, seniors, students, and professionals. Works with communities and regions throughout the province to develop community response/monitoring teams to ensure that resources and supports are available and accessible to older adults affected by abuse and neglect. Acts as a consultant to other government departments and community groups. • Resource Coordinator - main responsibility is responding to calls to the Seniors Abuse Line, and arranging for the dissemination of senior abuse publications. • Seniors Abuse Line - A confidential information service that provides seniors and others with a one-stop information resource on abuse and neglect of older adults. The abuse line staff provides information on community resources that are available to help. • Education and awareness - includes presentations and the dissemination of publications (pamphlets and posters geared towards seniors, one pamphlet geared towards professionals, and a fact sheet) aimed at the broader community to increase awareness of the issue. • Consultation with communities/regions - to ensure that supports are connected. Several regions are involved in developing “community maps” and resource guides • Support for an abuse counselling and safe suite program • Research • Support for development of a provincial elder abuse network
Nova Scotia Elder Abuse Strategy: Towards Awareness and Prevention (2005)
The ultimate goal of this strategy is to promote the health and well-being of older Nova Scotians through the prevention and awareness of abuse. The four strategic areas within the strategy focus on the key areas believed to have the greatest opportunity for impact: education and awareness prevention of financial abuse community-based networks resources and supports.
Each strategic area identifies initial and future actions that will move Nova Scotia closer to becoming a province where older adults are protected, know their rights, how to act on them, and are aware of available resources. The strategy is supported through the guiding principles of: Capacity building Collaboration and coordination Cultural diversity Understanding individual context Inter generational relationships Nova Scotia Elder Abuse Strategy 2005; Nova Scotia Seniors Secretariat www.gov.ns.ca/scs/pubs/ElderAbuseStrategy.pdf
Ontario Strategy to Combat Elder Abuse Ontario developed a five-year, $4.3 million Strategy to Combat Elder Abuse. Ontario’s Strategy focused on three priorities: coordination of community services, training for front-line staff who work with seniors on a daily basis, and education to raise public awareness about abuse and neglect of older adults. The strategy also utilized regional consultants around the province to aid communities and professionals in coordinating efforts. The Ontario Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse (ONPEA), the Ontario Seniors’ Secretariat, the Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration, and the Ministry of the Attorney General are partners in implementing Ontario’s Strategy to Combat Elder Abuse.
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