This event is held in recognition of Victims and Survivors of Crime Week
with the financial support of the Department of Justice Canada
Recordings and resources now available - See below:
About
On May 13, join CNPEA and EAPO for this online symposium focused on enhancing coordinated support of older victims of elder abuse, family violence, and gender-based violence, particularly when they are living with dementia or experiencing cognitive impairment.
Together, a series of speakers will examine challenges, recommended practices and possible solutions to provide better support to individuals and their families who experience abuse in the context of dementia. This symposium aims to:
- raise awareness of successful collaborative intervention team models across sectors to assist older adults who have experienced violence, abuse or neglect;
- illustrate the roles that support services and law enforcement can play in assisting older victims by being trained to detect ageism, avoid ableism, and understand seniors’ needs better;
- Examine best practices to provide safe, respectful, trauma -and violence- informed services and appropriate support.
This event will be of interest to both seniors’ service providers and professionals in the justice system.
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Canada has a long-standing history of leading Human Rights movements, starting with the 1948 UN vote to adopt the Universal Declaration of Human Rights – a promise of freedom, equality and justice for all. Today older adults represent the fastest growing demographic yet we know that they do not enjoy the same protections as others.
Two milestone events this past year are Moving Forward with the UN convention, towards becoming a reality in our lifetime.
- In May 2024, during the UN Open Ended Working Group on Ageing (OEWGA14) proceedings, Member States adopted a Resolution which included the recommendation to begin drafting a UN convention centered on the rights of older persons.
- On April 3rd, 2025 a historic decision by the 58th Human Rights Council in Geneva was made to start drafting this legally binding instrument.
These landmark achievements could not have happened without a growing global advocacy movement and the positive influence of engaged governments and stakeholders. With this new chapter, we begin building a world where everyone can live and age with the dignity and respect they deserve.
CNPEA and EAPO invite you to be part of the dynamic conversations underway, as the champions of these advocacy campaigns share their perspectives and enlighten us about the road ahead.
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Future Us was launched in March 2022 as a pan-Canadian roadmap to the prevention of elder abuse. Join us on Tuesday, May 6 to find out what has been happening across Canada over the past 3 years to advance a national dialogue on the Strategy's three goals :
- Prioritize prevention of elder abuse and neglect in every community
- Establish and support elder abuse prevention networks at local, regional, and national levels
- Teach everyone to recognize warning signs of abuse and neglect, how to respond safely and effectively and where to refer in the community to find help
Stories of growth, challenge and change will be shared from across Canada to acknowledge the steady commitment and ingenuity of grassroots leaders and networks. An interactive discussion with advocates from provincial and territorial Elder Abuse Prevention Networks will impart their experiences strengthening and developing new networks unique to their jurisdiction, forming creative alliances, and working strategically across communities and with all levels of government to achieve our common goals.
This webinar will inspire people of all ages to engage in the Future Us movement and join our shared journey to creating a safe, supportive and inclusive society.
Facilitator
Margaret MacPherson
Research Associate, Centre for Research and Education on Violence Against Women and Children Margaret designs and develops curriculum and related materials on a number of initiatives including the Make It Our Business workplace domestic violence program and It’s Not Right! Neighbours, Friends and Families for Older Adults. Margaret is passionate in her belief that everyone has an important contribution to make in creating safe and supportive environments at work and in our communities.
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As Canadians prepare to file their taxes this year, scammers are already devising schemes. Scammers may pose as Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), Service Canada agents or other authority figures to try to steal your personal information, identity or money.
EAPO in collaboration with CNPEA, have invited Stephane Senecal, Senior Support Unit Coordinator from the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre to inform Canadians on how to protect themselves from tax scams. In this webinar, you will learn how to recognize types of tax schemes, how they work, and their consequences. The presentation will provide examples of some of the latest tax-related scams, tips to protect yourself against scams and frauds, and how to report a scam or suspicious activity to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre.
PRESENTER
Stephanie Senecal
Senior Support Unit Coordinator, Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre, Royal Canadian Mounted Police and Ontario Provincial Police
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WHEN
Wednesday, February 26
10 AM to 11 AM Pacific /
1 PM to 2 PM Eastern
ASL interpretation available
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To mark Pink Shirt Day, CNPEA and Elder Abuse Prevention Ontario are hosting a special webinar on bullying prevention among older people. EAPO is partnering with the Sheridan Centre for Elder Research, and the Bob Rumball Canadian Centre of Excellence for the Deaf as they undertake a Senior’s Anti-Bullying Implementation & Evaluation Project to better understand senior to senior bullying in Ontario, and support the development of best practices and strategies.
Join this webinar to hear the “lessons” learned so far during the implementation and evaluation of the Senior’s Anti-bullying Project and what initiatives are coming up in the project’s future. An overview of the Solutions: Everybody’s Business Senior to Senior Anti-Bullying Toolkit will be provided, and presenters will address the toolkit is being used in community settings, as well as updates and additions being made based on engagement and input from seniors.Learn more here.
PRESENTERS
Liza Franses, Project Manager, Sheridan Centre for Elder Research
Liza (Leeza) Franses is an older adult advocate that has worked with diverse older adult communities in Toronto & the GTA. Her background ranges from working with older adults in long-term care to adult day programs, managing a multicultural Seniors Active Living Centre, to currently working as the Project Manager of the Senior’s Anti-Bullying Project.
Dr. Kirsten Madsen, Project Director Seniors' Anti-Bullying Project, Sheridan College
Dr. Kirsten Madsen is a faculty member at Sheridan College. She received her PhD in Developmental Psychology from the University of Sheffield in England. Specifically, her graduate work was with the Sheffield University anti-bullying project. Since then she went on to assess what anti-bullying strategies were being implemented by schools across England.
Niki Golnabi, Facilitator, Seniors' Anti-Bullying Project, Sheridan College
Niki is an Iranian-Canadian student studying Early Childhood Education at Sheridan College. She is currently a facilitator with the Seniors’ Anti-bullying Project, as well as a student educator at a childcare centre in Oakville. Niki started her studies in the Animation program at Sheridan, but later became interested in being actively involved in building strong and diverse communities, by directly learning from the people in them. She is drawn to projects that are focused on implementing creative ideas, and believes secure connections are a core necessity at any age in life.
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