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
Category: Prevention & Awareness
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
RCMP Launch New National Reporting System to Help Protect Canadians from Fraud and Cybercrime
Online scams and fraud continue to affect thousands of Canadians every year, especially older adults, who are often targeted because of their trusting nature and
BC CRN Joins National Effort to Strengthen Protections for Seniors Experiencing Coercive Control
BC CRN has joined a national coalition advocating for stronger legal protections for seniors facing coercive control, abuse that manipulates, isolates, or restricts older adults’
Bring BC CRN’s Free Presentations to Your Community
BC CRN offers free presentations for groups across British Columbia on important topics affecting older adults. From It’s Not Right: Friends & Family for Older
Council to Reduce Elder Abuse Drives Prevention in British Columbia
Reducing elder abuse requires more than just awareness. It calls for a coordinated, well-resourced effort rooted in community knowledge, cultural sensitivity, and sustained support. For
