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SUMMARY:BC Crime Prevention Week
DESCRIPTION:Nov. 1-7 is BC Crime Prevention Week. Seniors are safer when we reach out and show them\, we care. Elder Abuse is a growing problem in Canada.  Involved\, caring communities keep all vulnerable adults safe. \nApproximately 1 in 10 Canadians aged 60+ have experienced some form of elder abuse although these statistics may not show the true picture as some adults do not report crime or abuse. \nEveryday\, citizens especially seniors are impacted by the effects of crime in our communities. Awareness is the best protection against crime. Many people may not realize the simple actions make a difference not only their own lives\, but the lives of those in their communities. Power to instill change is found in the knowledge each of us hold. This creates a responsibility to do what we can in our communities to bring awareness to the issues impacting the sense of safety and well-being. \nIt must be noted that abuse can fall into 2 categories: criminal and non-criminal offences. Possible signs of abuse: \n\nthe onset of unexplained physical injuries\, like bruising\, sprains or broken bones\na change in financial status\nabandoning / leaving a dependent elder alone for long periods of time\na sudden change in the elder’s appearance\nbedsores\, unattended medical needs\, poor hygiene\, and unusual weight loss are indicators of possible neglect\nbelittling\, threats\, and other uses of power and control by spouses or those who should be in a position of trust are indicators of verbal or emotional abuse\nfrequent arguments between the caregiver and elderly person\n\nIf you suspect an individual is the victim of abuse or a scam\, talk to the individual or a local agency. Contact your local CRN for additional information.
URL:https://bccrns.ca/event/bc-crime-prevention-week-2
CATEGORIES:Featured
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SUMMARY:Gatekeeper Program
DESCRIPTION:The Gatekeeper Program is designed to help citizens identify high-risk people\, particularly those who live alone and who may be isolated. Gatekeepers can play an important role in the community in keeping our citizens safe\, secure\, and independent. \nWho are Gatekeepers? Anyone who has contact with older or vulnerable adults – YOU! \n\nBank personnel\nMeter readers\nVolunteers\, caregivers\, drivers\nPharmacy personnel\nPost office workers\, letter carriers\nRestaurant personnel\nGrocery store clerks\nChurches\, social clubs\n\nCome join us on Zoom and learn virtually. Everyone is welcome! \nDates: November 5th & November 9th\nTime: 1PM Pacific Time\nPlease RSVP: programs@bccrns.ca
URL:https://bccrns.ca/event/gatekeeper-program
CATEGORIES:Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20211109T130000
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SUMMARY:Gatekeeper Program
DESCRIPTION:The Gatekeeper Program is designed to help citizens identify high-risk people\, particularly those who live alone and who may be isolated. Gatekeepers can play an important role in the community in keeping our citizens safe\, secure\, and independent. \nWho are Gatekeepers? Anyone who has contact with older or vulnerable adults – YOU! \n\nBank personnel\nMeter readers\nVolunteers\, caregivers\, drivers\nPharmacy personnel\nPost office workers\, letter carriers\nRestaurant personnel\nGrocery store clerks\nChurches\, social clubs\n\nCome join us on Zoom and learn virtually. Everyone is welcome! \nDates: November 5th & November 9th\nTime: 1PM Pacific Time\nPlease RSVP: programs@bccrns.ca
URL:https://bccrns.ca/event/gatekeeper-program-2
CATEGORIES:Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20211116T103000
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SUMMARY:Provincial Learning Event - Supporting Older Women in the BC Women’s Transition Housing and Supports Program
DESCRIPTION:Registration is now open for this session. \nThe BC Society of Transition Houses (BCSTH) trains\, supports\, and advocates for the Women’s Transition Housing and Supports Program in BC. BCSTH supports 117 member programs in over 80 communities in the province\, providing emergency safe shelter\, housing\, and specialized support services to women\, children\, and youth who are experiencing or who are at risk of violence\, including sexual assault and intimate partner violence. \nAbuse of older women is similar in many ways to violence against women who are in earlier stages of life. Physical\, emotional\, and sexual abuse can occur at any time in a woman’s life. \nThis webinar will provide an overview of the work of BCSTH\, including our members’ housing portfolio and the housing and support services available to older women. Together\, we will explore recent data that speaks to the increasing numbers of women ages 50+ who are coming into transition housing\, and the common ground among our organizations that can ensure safe shelter and support services are coordinated and effective for all women. \nAmy S. FitzGerald is the Executive Director and the former Director of Training & Programs at the BC Society of Transition Houses (BCSTH). Previously\, Amy was a policy analyst working on gender-based violence issues as they relate to coordinated community responses\, the workplace\, and transportation in rural and remote BC. She has been a public interest lawyer for over 20 years and served as the domestic violence Assistant Attorney General at the Vermont Attorney General’s Office working on unsolved homicides and domestic violence litigation\, policy\, training and legislation\, as well as a Legal Services lawyer and Public Defender in Vermont and NYC. Amy was the founding chair of Vermont’s Domestic Violence Fatality Review Commission\, served on Vermont’s Child Fatality Review Team and the BC Coroner’s Service Death Review Panel reviewing Intimate Partner Violence Deaths from 2010 – 2015. \nAmy can be reached at amy@bcsth.ca.
URL:https://bccrns.ca/event/provincial-learning-event-supporting-older-women-in-the-bc-womens-transition-housing-and-supports-program
CATEGORIES:Provincial Learning,Featured
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211125
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SUMMARY:International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women
DESCRIPTION:For more information on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women\, please visit https://www.un.org/en/observances/ending-violence-against-women-day
URL:https://bccrns.ca/event/international-day-for-the-elimination-of-violence-against-women
CATEGORIES:Featured
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