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Reports, Plans & Articles
A Way Forward: Promising Approaches to Abuse Prevention in Institutional Settings - Regional Forums: Exploring the Issues (PDF document)
by Institute for Life Course and Aging, University of Toronto
This paper is one of a series prepared for the national project, A Way Forward: Promoting Promising Approaches to Abuse Prevention in Institutional Settings. It summarizes the themes and key issues that arose in five regional forums across Canada. The goals of the regional forums were to share the findings from the National Snapshot Survey with various stakeholders as well as to provide an opportunity for participants to discuss and share their knowledge, experience and ideas. 2008, 28 p.
An Introduction to Canadian Laws and Regulations to Protect Adults in Institutional Care Settings from Abuse and Neglect
by Institute for Life Course and Aging, University of Toronto
This paper is one of a series prepared for the national project, A Way Forward: Promoting Promising Approaches to Abuse Prevention in Institutional Settings. It outlines key provincial and territorial laws and regulations in place to safeguard adults who live in the wide range of facilities that provide care and support. Detailed frameworks are described in separate provincial and territorial reports. 2008
- Yukon Territory (PDF document)
- Northwest Territories (PDF document)
- British Columbia (PDF document)
- Alberta (PDF document)
- Saskatchewan (PDF document)
- Manitoba (PDF document)
- Ontario (PDF document)
- Quebec (PDF document)
- New Brunswick (PDF document)
- Nova Scotia (PDF document)
- Prince Edward Island (PDF document)
- Newfoundland & Labrador (PDF document)
Identification of best practices to educate and train health professionals in the recogition, intervention and prevention of violence against older persons (PDF document)
by Vernon R. Curran, Juanita Barrett, Ann Hollett and Lisa Barrett, prepared for Women's Policy Office, Government of Newfoundland and Labrador
This report summarizes the results of an applied research study involving a scan of provincial, national and international promising/best practices in education and training in this area. It proposes eight recommendations to inform the development of training materials. 2009, 197 p.
Institutional Abuse & Neglect: A Canadian Resource (PDF document)
by Sandra Hirst, Charmaine Spencer, Marie Beaulieu, Michèle Charpentier, Joan Harbison, Lynn McDonald, Elizabeth Podnieks and Dana Howse, Institute for Life Course and Aging, University of Toronto
This resource is one of a series prepared for the national project, A Way Forward: Promoting Promising Approaches to Abuse Prevention in Institutional Settings. The inventory of English resources is a list of (mainly Canadian) references, resources, materials and websites related to the abuse and neglect of older adults in institutional settings. An inventory of French resources is also available. 2009, 35 p.
Legislative Framework and Service Provision Regarding Abuse and/or Neglect of Older Adults in Manitoba (PDF document)
by Kerstin Stieber Roger and Jane Ursel, RESOLVE - University of Manitoba
This review provides an overview of the public attitudes and awareness of the abuse and neglect of older adults, as well as an examination of the legislative framework and service provision for abused older adults in Manitoba and across Canada. In addition, existing literature surrounding abuse against older adults is summarized and recommendations are made regarding improvements needed in both service provision and legislation. 2007, 118 p.
National Snapshot: Preventing Abuse and Neglect of Older Adults in Institutions (PDF document)
by Institute for Life Course and Aging, University of Toronto
This paper is one of a series prepared for the national project, A Way Forward: Promoting Promising Approaches to Abuse Prevention in Institutional Settings. It examines relevant policies, laws, regulations and standards that are currently used to prevent and address abuse and neglect of residents in long-term care facilities. The snapshot also identifies key issues and themes underlying abuse and neglect as identified by 65 key stakeholders across Canada. 2008, 86 p.
Outlook 2007: Promising Approaches in the Prevention of Abuse and Neglect of Older Adults in Community Settings in Canada
by Canadian Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse
This project provides a snapshot on promising approaches in the prevention of abuse/neglect of older adults in community settings in Canada. It draws from a literature review, stakeholder information, analysis of approaches and framework development. 2007, 65 p.
Provincial Strategy Document: Vulnerable Adults and Capability Issues in British Columbia
The British Columbia Adult Abuse/Neglect Prevention Collaborative
This report brings together research on law and policy in relation to adult abuse / neglect prevention and mental capability. The materials in the document clarify key language and summarize relevant laws, canvas internationally existing practice protocols and guidelines, assemble advocacy and protocol development resources, and make recommendations for change in BC. 2009, 101 p.
Report of the National Seniors Council on Elder Abuse
The National Seniors Council
Through consultation meetings with over 50 stakeholders and experts, the National Seniors Council on Elder Abuse identified six themes surrounding elder abuse: awareness, knowledge transfer and information dissemination, education and training, research, resources required for community responses to elder abuse, and legal considerations. 2007, 30 p. (Available in French)