Aging with Purpose: The Enduring Strength of Women
By Jas Cheema, MA BC CRN Regional Mentor Fraser South For many women, aging brings an unexpected silence, a shift not in their worth, but
Category: Prevention & Awareness
National Volunteer Week 2026: Igniting Community, Connection, and Collective Impact
This National Volunteer Week (April 19–25, 2026), the BC Association of Community Response Networks (BC CRN) proudly celebrates the thousands of volunteers across British Columbia
New Partnership Expands Free Frauds and Scams Presentations Across BC
BC CRN is pleased to announce a new partnership with Seniors First BC to deliver frauds and scams presentations to communities throughout the province. Through
Senior’s Benefits Made Simple: Building Confidence and Protection During Tax Season
As tax season approaches, many seniors face increased stress when navigating tax credits, financial supports, and health benefits. Complex tax rules, unclear eligibility criteria, and
Fraud and Scams: What Older British Columbians Should Know
March is Fraud Prevention Month in Canada, an important time to raise awareness about a crime that continues to impact many older adults across British
Measuring What Matters: Why BC CRN’s Developmental Evaluation Is Essential to Prevention
BC Community Response Networks exist to help prevent abuse, neglect, and self-neglect before harm occurs. But prevention rarely makes headlines – because when it works,
Aging on the Hill: Why Stronger Protection Against Coercive Control Matters for Older Adults
On February 4, 2026, advocates from across Canada will gather on Parliament Hill for a national lobby day led by the Elder Justice Coalition. The
Beware of “Recovery Pitch” Scams
Image credit: Canadian Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse The Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC) recently flagged an incident where fraudsters impersonated the Canadian Network
Maple Disruption 2025: Working Together to Stop Fraud
The RCMP’s National Cybercrime Coordination Centre (NC3) and the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC) officially concluded Maple Disruption 2025, a focused, time-limited initiative to disrupt fraud
The Wildflower Way: Supporting Older Women Experiencing Gender-Based Violence
The Wildflower Way is a new resource from the Canadian Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse (CNPEA), with support from Women and Gender Equality
