Dr. Burnes is a Professor at the University of Toronto, Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work. He holds a Canada Research Chair on Older Adult Mistreatment Prevention. Dr. Burnes completed a PhD at Columbia University School of Social Work in New York City, concentrating in gerontology and advanced practice. His program of research focuses on the issue of elder mistreatment, including the development of basic science (risk factors, prevalence, severity) and the design, evaluation, and measurement of interventions to prevent the mistreatment of older adults. He advises major international organizations on these topics, such as the World Health Organization and National Institutes of Health. Dr. Burnes has worked with both the Canadian and Ontario governments to identify elder mistreatment risk factors and work toward the development a system of response to support older adult victims and their families. He also advises non-profit organizations, such as state-level adult protective services programs, on the development and implementation of elder abuse support programs and prevention strategies. Dr. Burnes’ “RISE” model of elder mistreatment intervention is currently being implemented across the state of Maine. His interest in elder mistreatment stems from both family experience and clinical practice with older adults.
Thank You to Our Supporters and Sponsors
CNPEA would like to thank our generous sponsors who contribute to the sustainability of our knowledge-sharing hub
