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
This fact sheet was completed in association with the National Consumer Voice for Quality Long-Term Care for the National Center on Elder Abuse situated at Keck School of Medicine of USC.
- What you need to know
- The signs of sexual abuse
- Residents' rights
- What must a facility do when it receives information about a suspected incident of abuse?
- What to do if you suspect sexual abuse is occurring?
- Additional Resources
Source: National Centre on Elder Abuse