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Abuse and Neglect of Older Adults: Fact Sheet (PDF Format)
This fact sheet provides information on abuse and neglect of older adults living in the community. The information will be of greatest interest to professionals and community service providers who want to learn more about abuse and neglect of older adults.
Source : Public Health Agency of Canada, National Clearinghouse on Family Violence
Contact Information :
- Toll-Free Telephone: 1-800-267-1291
- TTY Service: 1-800-561-5643
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Abuse of Older Adults
This fact sheet provides information about abuse of older adults from a justice perspective.
Source : Department of Justice Canada
Financial Abuse of Older Adults
This site developed by the National Clearinghouse on Family Violence explains what financial abuse of older adults is and provides advice on where to get help and how to stop it.
Source : Health Canada.
What is Emotional Abuse?
There is no universally accepted definition of emotional abuse. Like other forms of violence in relationships, emotional abuse is based on power and control. The following are widely recognized as forms of emotional abuse.
Source : Health Canada, National Clearinghouse on Family Violence (NCFV)
Ontario
Elder Abuse & Neglect
This document discusses the under-reported nature of elder abuse, the abuse of deaf and 'deaf-plus' older persons, the causes of and contributors to elder abuse, and programs to combat elder abuse.
Source : Ontario Human Rights Commission
Elder Abuse - Ontario
Information on elder abuse from Ontario Seniors' Secretariat.
Source : Ontario Seniors' Secretariat
Contact Information :
- Toll-free: 1 888 910-1999
- Toll-free TTY: 1 800 387-5559
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E-Mail :
infoseniors@ontario.ca
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Business Address :
Ontario Seniors' Secretariat
777 Bay Street, Suite 601C
Toronto ON M7A 2J4
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Ontario Gerontology Association
The OGA is an incorporated voluntary organization concerned with aging, thereby promoting quality of life for older adults. Its membership provides an inter-disciplinary forum for those involved in the field of gerontology.
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 elder abuse and neglect.
Source : Ontario Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse
Contact Information :
- Telephone: 416-640-7784
- Fax: 416-750-3624
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E-Mail :
info@onpea.org
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Business Address :
Ontario Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse
800 Bay Street, 7th Floor
Toronto, ON M5S 3A9
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Ontario's Strategy to Combat Elder Abuse
Building on its longstanding commitment to seniors and community safety, the Ontario government launched its Strategy to Combat Elder Abuse in March 2002. The strategy was developed with advice from the private and public sectors through the Round Table on Elder Abuse. It reflects the government's vision of an Ontario where all seniors can live with dignity and free from harm.
Source : Ontario Seniors' Secretariat
Contact Information :
- Toll-free: 1-888-910-1999
- Toll-free TTY: 1-800-387-5559
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E-Mail :
info@mci.gov.on.ca
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Business Address :
Ontario Seniors' Secretariat
77 Wellesley Street West
6th Floor, Ferguson Block
Toronto ON M7A 1R3
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Seniors Assistance Unit
The purpose of the Seniors Assistance Team is to provide strategic crime analysis and research with respect to the impact of seniors/elder abuse and vulnerable persons' activity in Ontario and then develop solutions and operational strategies to lessen the impact of victimization.
Source : Ontario Provincial Police
Contact Information :
- Toll-free: 1-888-310-1122
- TTY: 1-888-310-1133
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Additional Information :
Please visit http://www.opp.ca/welcome/english/writeus.htm to obtain contact information for provincial communication centres in Ontario.
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Victim Support Line (VSL)
The Victim Support Line (VSL) is a province-wide, toll-free information line providing a range of services in English and French, to victims of crime
Source : Ontario Ministry of the Attorney General
Contact Information :
- Toll-free: 1-800-518-7901
- Telephone: (416) 326-2220
- Fax
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Business Address :
Ministry of the Attorney General
720 Bay Street, 11th Floor
Toronto, ON M5G 2K1
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Violence in the Family
This Web page gives information on what you can do to stop family violence.
Source : Government of Ontario
Contact Information :
- Toll-free: 1-800-518-7901
- Telephone: 416-326-2220
- Fax
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Business Address :
Ministry of the Attorney General
720 Bay Street, 11th Floor
Toronto, ON M5G 2K1
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Canada
Abuse and Neglect of Older Adults
This overview paper provides an introduction to the abuse and neglect of older adults in Canada. It summarizes information about the types of abuse, detection and management of abuse, related legislation, and research and support services; as well, it includes a list of suggested resource materials.
Source : Public Health Agency of Canada
Contact Information :
- Toll-Free Number: 1-800-267-1291
- Office Number: (613) 957-2938
- Fax Number: (613) 941-8930
- Toll-Free TTY Number: 1-800-561-5643
- Office TTY Number: (613) 952-6396
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Postal Address :
The National Clearinghouse on Family Violence
Address Locator: 1909D1
9th Floor, Jeanne Mance Building
Tunney's Pasture
Ottawa, Ontario, K1A 1B4, CANADA
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Abuse and Neglect of Older Adults : A Discussion Paper
It has become increasingly clear that abuse and neglect of older adults has come to be recognized as a problem worthy of serious academic inquiry and coordinated social action on the part of all Canadians. The purpose of this paper is to provide an overview of the important developments that have occurred in the field since the publication of the first discussion paper in 1989.
Source : Public Health Agency of Canada, National Clearinghouse on Family Violence
Contact Information :
- Toll-Free Telephone: 1-800-267-1291
- TTY Service: 1-800-561-5643
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Abuse and Neglect of Older Adults: Community Awareness and Response
This document has been written for concerned seniors, interested community members, and service providers who wish to address the abuse and neglect of older adults.
Source : Health Canada
Abuse of Older Adults
A fact sheet from the Department of Justice Canada.
Source : Department of Justice
Abuse of Older Adults
List of publications on the abuse of older adults provided by the National Clearinghouse on Family Violence.
Source : Health Canada
Abuse of Older Adults in Institutions
Provides a definition and discusses the causes, statistics, signs of abuse, prevention, and reporting. Suggests additional resources.
Source : Health Canada
Abuse of Older Adults: Canadian Education Resources (PDF Format)
This document provides information describing all training resources currently available in Canada that address the issue of abuse of older adults. This inventory will be helpful to professionals and volunteers who wish to support or upgrade training efforts in this field and thereby help to prevent and/or respond to abuse of the elderly.
Source : Public Health Agency of Canada
Contact Information :
- Toll-Free Telephone Number: 1-800-267-1291
- Office Telephone Number: (613) 957-2938
- Fax Number: (613) 941-8930
- Free TTY Number: 1-800-561-5643
- Office TTY Number: (613) 952-6396
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E-Mail :
ncfv-cnifv@phac.aspc.gc.ca
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Postal Address :
Family Violence Prevention Unit
Public Health Agency
(Address Locator: 1907D1)
7th Floor, Jeanne Mance Blgd
Tunney's Pasture
Ottawa, Ontario
K1A 1B4
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Breaking the pattern: How Communities Can Help
How Communities Can Help describes a process which individuals or groups can follow in responding to family violence in their communities. Examples of the needs of individuals in violent homes are included to suggest ways in which you could intervene at or near the crisis stage.
Source : Health Canada
Canadian Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse
This website provides information to raise awareness of key issues around abuse and neglect in later life and to assure older adults are treated as full citizens in Canadian society.
Source : Canadian Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse.
Directory of Services and Programs Addressing the Needs of Older Adult victims of Violence in Canada
This directory provides a current listing of 354 services and programs that address the needs of older adult victims of violence.
Source : Health Canada. National Clearinghouse on Family Violence.
Enhancing Safety and Security for Canadian Seniors: Setting the Stage for Action
This report focuses on the issue of safety and security for older Canadians. It addresses three specific components of safety and security: injuries, predominantly in relation to falls, elder abuse, and crime. Available in PDF format only.
Source : Health Canada
Family Group Decision Making
When there is abuse or neglect in families, one means by which family members can decide what to do is known as "Family Group Decision Making." This approach allows plans to be made by the family, together with their relatives, friends and other close supports. Together, these planners make up the "family group." Their plans deal with the maltreatment of any family member, whether a child, young person or adult.
Source : Health Canada
Information About Abuse
This Web page gives general information on Abuse.
Source : Government of Yukon. Department of Justice.
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