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Seniors Canada On-line
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Canada's Trusted Information Source for Seniors, Caregivers, Families and Service Providers.
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A to Z Index
The A to Z Index presents a list of sites that relate to a specific subject. For example, if you were looking for anything to do with 'injuries' you would click on the letter 'I', then click on the subject 'injuries'. This would give you a list of all sites that have been assigned the subject 'injuries'.
"Crime prevention"
Yukon Territory
Crime Prevention Tips for Seniors
This Web page outlines steps seniors can take to protect themselves from crime.
Source : Government of Yukon. Department of Justice.
Canada
Creating Safer Communities
This pamphlet provides a general overview of Crime Prevention Through
Environmental Design (CPTED) for professionals who work in urban design development and related areas.
Source : Royal Canadian Mounted Police.
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
Fraud Quiz
To take the quiz, answer all of the questions and a computer program will calculate your score and give you relevant tips on how to avoid getting caught by consumer scams and fraud
Source : Government of Canada. Industry Canada.
How Are Everyday Technologies Kept Safe?
The fact sheet 'How Are Everyday Technologies Kept Safe?' looks at safety and security issues of some everyday technologies.
Source : Government of Canada. Health Canada.
Looking After Your Money: Technology And Banking
The fact sheet 'Looking After Your Money: Technology and Banking' looks at some of the changes in day-to-day banking and issues that have emerged. It also provides some tips for using new methods of banking.
Source : Government of Canada. Health Canada.
National Crime Prevention Strategy
The National Crime Prevention Strategy provides communities with the tools, knowledge and support they need to deal with the causes of crime.
Source : Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness Canada
Contact Information :
- Toll-Free Telephone: 1-800-302-6272
- Office Telephone: (613) 941-9306
- Fax: (613) 941-7863
- TTY Service: 1 866 865-5667
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E-Mail :
E-mail: prevention@psepc.gc.ca
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Postal Address :
222 Queen Street
Ottawa, ON K1A 0P8
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PhoneBusters
PhoneBusters is the central agency in Canada that collects information on telemarketing, advanced fee fraud letters (Nigerian letters) and identity theft complaints. The information is disseminated to the appropriate law enforcement agencies. The data collected at PhoneBusters is a valuable tool in evaluating the effects of various types of fraud on the public. It also helps to prevent future similar crimes from taking place.
Source : Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Public Safety Portal
The Public Safety Portal is a one-stop site providing reliable information on safety in Canada relating to: national security, family and home, internet, recreation, workplace, travel, transportation, emergencies, health, product and consumer protection, criminal activity, policing, environment, terrorism, firearms, food, fraud, schools, finances, community policing, family violence, and children.The Public Safety Portal is a one-stop site providing reliable information on safety in Canada relating to: national security, family and home, internet, recreation, workplace, travel, transportation, emergencies, health, product and consumer protection, criminal activity, policing, environment, terrorism, firearms, food, fraud, schools, finances, community policing, family violence, and children.
RCMP Seniors Guidebook to Safety and Security
This Guidebook gives advice on how to remain safe and secure.
Source : Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Seniors Safety and Security - Public Safety
This section of Public Safety Portal contains links related to seniors safety and security.
Seniors' Guidebook to Safety and Security
This guidebook aims to promote the education and awareness of preventive techniques that can help seniors recognize a potential crime situation and allow positive action to be taken that will reduce or remove the risk.
Contact Information :
- Office Telephone: 613-993-7267
- ATS Service: 613-993-3887
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Business Address :
RCMP Headquarters
Community, Contract and Aboriginal Policing Directorate
1200 Vanier Parkway
Ottawa, Ontario
K1A 0R2
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Postal Address :
RCMP Headquarters
1200 Vanier Parkway
Ottawa, ON K1A 0R2
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Snowbirds: Safety in the Sunny South
Annually, 1.5 million Snowbirds will leave on their annual migration to the sunny south. The Canada Safety Council says that a few simple precautions will help ensure a safe, healthy and enjoyable stay.
Source : Canada Safety Council
Tips for Reducing the Risk of Identity Theft
This tip sheet identifies key ways to reduce your risk of becoming a victim of identity theft.
Source : Province of Manitoba. Manitoba Finance. Consumer & Corporate Affairs. Consumers' Bureau
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