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
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CREA 2026 Conference: CONNECT – February 12, 2026
The Council to Reduce Elder Abuse (CREA) invites you to attend the 2026 Conference: CONNECT, a full-day event bringing together community leaders, service providers, researchers, and advocates
Jolly Vibes, Lasting Impact: Building Connections in Salmo this Season
Story and photo credits: Helen Oldershaw, Salmo CRN Coordinator The Salmo Community Response Network (CRN) brought true jolly vibes to the community this season
Knitting Hearts: Chinese CRN’s Approach to Connection and Safety
Story and photo credits: Janssen Ong, Chinese Community Policing Centre The Chinese Community Response Network (CCRN) is dedicated to adult abuse prevention and awareness, providing
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
Canada Takes Stronger Steps to Protect Seniors from Financial Scams and Abuse
Financial scams and abuse are on the rise, and seniors are often the most vulnerable. In 2024 alone, Canadians lost $643 million to fraud, with
Connecting, Learning, and Growing Together: Reflections from the 2025 BC CRN Provincial Conference
The 2025 BC CRN Provincial Conference provided an unparalleled opportunity for community partners, network coordinators, and provincial team members to come together, share experiences, 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
BC CRN Spotlight: Meet Betty Anderson, Regional Mentor for Cariboo Chilcotin
When Betty Anderson joined BC CRN as Regional Mentor for Cariboo Chilcotin, she was stepping into a role that felt like a natural fit. “I
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