This document is part of a series of factsheets entitled Word to the Wise, part of the Aging Without Violence Project.
Goals of the AWV project include:
- Showcasing existing responses, programs and research in the area of older women who’ve experienced violence
- Providing opportunities to connect across the VAW, health, residential care, housing sectors
- Identifying gaps in service delivery, resources, systems, and research to inform specific service provider training
Overall, the project will promote a holistic approach and an integrated response in the development of service provider training to address violence against older women in Ontario, in addition to the following principles:
- Inclusion
- Choice and & Self Determination
- Diversity
- Safety and Security
Source: Ontario Association of Interval and Transition Houses (OAITH)