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
Category: Prevention & Awareness
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
Seniors’ Advocates Join Forces to Raise Awareness of Elder Abuse
In the lead-up to World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD), BC CRN partnered with the Office of the Seniors Advocate, Seniors First BC, Family Caregivers
Addressing Ageism in B.C.: Findings From the Seniors Advocate’s Survey
Ageism in B.C. is a pervasive, complex issue that affects countless seniors across this province. With that in mind, a recent report from the Office
Supporting the Supporters: How Family Caregivers of BC Is Preventing Adult Abuse, Neglect, and Self-Neglect
In every community, there are quiet heroes who show up without being asked, put others’ needs first, and often go unnoticed. They’re family caregivers –
BC Human Rights Commissioner Releases Final Report on Detentions Under Adult Guardianship Act
Last week, the B.C. Human Rights Commissioner released the final report from the Inquiry into detentions under the Adult Guardianship Act (AGA), uncovering serious concerns
Predatory Lending Spells Financial Abuse for Seniors
Running short of cash can happen to the best of us, especially when emergencies arise. But when seniors, immigrants or vulnerable people turn to instant
