Strategic Plans to Address the Abuse of Older Adults
Several jurisdictions in Canada have developed a provincial strategy to address the abuse of older adults (follow the links below). The NWT Seniors’ Society is currently working towards creating a strategy specific to the needs and realities of the NWT.
Overview of Networks in Canada.
The Law & Legislative Frameworks to Address the Abuse of Older Adults Resources
- Responding to Elder Abuse and Neglect By Province/Territory List (2010, yet still applicable)
- Adult Protection and the Elder Abuse: Government of Manitoba, Department of Justice and the Law Foundation of Manitoba (still applicable)
- Canadian Centre for Elder Law
- A Practical Guide to Elder Abuse and Neglect Law in Canada: Canadian Centre for Elder Law (2011, yet still applicable)