The following is part of our project “Increasing Access to Justice for Older Adult Victims of Sexual Assault: A Capacity Building Approach”, funded by the Justice Canada Victims Fund.Learn more about this project or consult the full list of resources


When:
Tuesday January 22nd, 2019
11:30 AM to 1:30 PM EST

Violence against Older Women is an increasingly growing problem not only in Ontario, but across Canada and around the world. Numerous communities are working diligently to prevent and address this issue. Through this webinar, Aging Without Violence, and OAITH in partnership with Elder Abuse Ontario are pleased to present important information related to addressing violence against older women.

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Friday November 2nd, 2018
11:30 am – 12:45 pm Eastern
Presenters: Sheila Schuehlein & Candielya Jackson,  EAO Regional Consultants

The webinar will:

  • Provide participants with an overview of physical abuse of older adults
  • Provide practical strategies and assessment tools for service providers who work with older adults
  • Discuss the indicators, risk factors, and barriers to reporting physical abuse, and
  • Highlight current legislation and provincial resources

  • Complimentary Webinar
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    For more information:
    Candielya Jackson
    807-356-0688
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    Wednesday October 31st, 2018
    11:00 am – 12:30 pm Eastern

    Speaker: Tammy Rankin, Senior Safety Advisor
    Regional Municipality of Durham, Long Term Care & Services for Seniors Division

    The webinar will:

  • Discuss the actions and behaviours that constitute sexual abuse, risk factors, and barriers to disclosures;
  • Understanding consent and capacity in context of sexual abuse;
  • Responsibilities of staff to report sexual abuse under LTC Act; and
  • Provide insight of police role in investigation of reports of sexual abuse in care homes.
  • Provide participants with an overview of sexual abuse of older adults;
  • Registration Fee: $15.00

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    For More Information:
     Raeann Rideout, Elder Abuse Ontario 
    705-876-1122 ext 327

     


    Coordinating responses to elder abuse, neglect and self-neglect within the framework of the law and social support services.


    Tue, 6 November 2018
    10:00 AM – 12:00 PM PST
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    Elder Abuse Ontario presents:
    Elder Abuse: Response Strategies for PSW's

    Wednesday, August 29th, 2018
    1:30 PM to 3:00 PM EST

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    Whether they work in regulated or community-based sectors, Personal Support Workers play an incredibly important role in the prevention and intervention of elder abuse. Regularly interacting with their clientèle, PSW's get a glimpse into a person's life like no other service provider can. They are ideally positioned to not only recognize the signs of abuse but to also take action and ensure that people get the support and education needed to mitigate further incidents of mistreatment.

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