Canadian Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse

Welcome to the Hub

The content of this site is curated for and provided by elder abuse stakeholders from across Canada. We offer
A national platform for knowledge dissemination
A way to connect and collaborate with your peers and with experts
An overview of available resources, research and promising projects
A source of information for concerned individuals

We connect people and organizations, foster the exchange of reliable information, and advance program and policy development.

2018 Call for Nominations!

Interested in joining our Board? Learn more about this opportunity and apply today!

Missed our last webinar? Good thing we recorded it!

Sexual Assault of Older Adults: Building Bridges Between Health and Justice
Get the slides & watch the presentation right here

Project: Increasing Access to Justice for Older Victims of Sexual Assault (2017-2020)

Check out all our available resources here

Save the date for the next BCCRN Provincial Learning Event

Join BCCRN and Laura Tamblyn Watts for a new provincial learning event in September
The Impact of Ageism on Elder Abuse and How to Challenge It
presented by Wanda Morris and Laura Tamblyn Watts, CARP
Tuesday, September 18, 2018
10:30 a.m - 12 Noon
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New Blog Posts:

New resources & publications

Raising Awareness and Addressing Elder Abuse in the LGBT Community: An Intergenerational Arts Project
Senior Friendly Care Framework
New study published in the Journal of Elder Abuse and Neglect
Shift - Nova Scotia’s Action Plan for an Aging Population
Safe & Savvy - A guide to help older people avoid abuse, scams and fraud
Elder Abuse Screening, Intervention and Response Guide for Healthcare Providers

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Latest From the Blog

New Video: Preventing Elder Abuse Among Seniors
(via PEAPN) The Peel Elder Abuse Prevention Network (PEAPN) identified a need within its community for a resource to address scams affecting immigrant seniors. Through a grant provided by New...
2018 Call for Nominations
Are you a committed, passionate person?Are you looking for an opportunity to grow your skills and improve the lives of older adults in Canada?The Canadian Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse...
Newly Accessible Journal Articles on Elder Abuse Published
The British Journal of Social Work recently released a special issue on Elder Abuse entitled Elder Abuse and Social Work: Research, Theory and Practice. The issue is edited by Bridget Penhale,...
CNPEA Welcomes the Appointment of a New Minister of Seniors
CNPEA welcomes the news of the appointment of the Honourable Filomena Tassi as the new Minister of Seniors. It is tremendously encouraging to see that the Canadian government has decided to make the...