Celebrating Our Collective Impact at the 2025 BC CRN Conference
In October, the BC Association of Community Response Networks (BC CRN) will host its 2025 provincial conference, Community Roots, Collective Strength: Preventing Adult Abuse Through
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CRNs in the Community: Stronger Together – Collective Actions to Protect Older Adults
Community Response Networks (CRNs) are actively raising awareness, educating, and preventing abuse, neglect, and self-neglect of vulnerable and older adults. Through a variety of events,
BC CRN Spotlight: Meet Nasra Mire, Regional Mentor for the Sunshine Coast
For more than two decades, Nasra Mire has worked at the intersection of humanitarian service, non-profits, and community development. Her career has taken her from
2025 BC CRN Conference: Preventing Abuse Through Community Connection
October 7–9, 2025 River Rock Resort & Casino, Richmond, BC It only happens once every three years, and 2025 is the year! The BC CRN
CRNs in the Community: Communities Unite for WEAAD 2025
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) 2025 was an inspiring and action-packed time across British Columbia. Communities from every corner of the province found creative ways
BC CRN Spotlight: Meet Cathy Holmes, BC CRN Regional Mentor for Central Vancouver Island
When Cathy Holmes joined the BC Association of Community Response Networks (BC CRN), she brought an exceptional depth of experience, unwavering compassion, and an enduring
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
BC CRN Spotlight: Meet Lorna Penner, Regional Mentor for the Northeast
For Lorna Penner, joining the BC CRN as Regional Mentor for the Northeast felt like a natural extension of her lifelong passion. “Throughout my whole
CRNs in the Community: Shining a Light on World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
On June 15th, Community Response Networks (CRNs) across the province joined together in powerful and creative ways to recognize World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD).
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
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