Brochures and Factsheets
The following is part of our project “Increasing Access to Justice for Older Adult Victims of Sexual Assault: A Capacity Building Approach”, funded by the Justice Canada Victims Fund.Learn more about this project or consult the full list of resources
The public health approach to violence prevention distinguishes prevention efforts based on the timing in which they apply. Primary prevention occurs before a sexual assault has occurred, while secondary and tertiary prevention occurs after a sexual assault has occurred. The focus of this factsheet is on the most common suggestions and recommendations for the primary prevention of sexual assault in later life. For recommendations and suggestions specific to secondary and tertiary prevention of sexual assault in later life, please see our other factsheets.
Authors: Amy Peirone, PhD & Myrna Dawson, PhD
Here is a list of the top 10 scams and frauds currently being used to prey on vulnerable seniors during the COVID19 crisis (information adapted from Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre. Released April 8, 2020).
This three-pager was created by Elder Abuse Prevention Ontario and CanAge. It is also available in a one-pager format here.
Here is a list of the top 10 scams and frauds currently being used to prey on vulnerable seniors during the COVID19 crisis (Information adapted from Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre. Released April 8, 2020).
This one pager was created by Elder Abuse Prevention Ontario and CanAge. It is also available in a three-pager format here.
Bullying (also known as harassment) happens when a person or a group of people repeatedly hurts, threatens, or scares a peer.
Bullying awareness and prevention activities have been traditionally aimed at younger generations, even though the behaviours occur across the life course.
For Pink Shirt Day 2020, A&O: Support Services for Older Adults and the Canadian Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse launched an anti-bullying campaign on social media to help raise awareness of bullying of older adults: #PinkShirtDayForAll. This factsheet was developed as part of the campaign. It summarizes:
- the definition of bullying;
- its causes;
- its various impacts;
- strategies for prevention and
- available services in Manitoba
Resource developed by the 
Healthy Aging Resource Teams (HART). HART work in the community to promote health, increase awareness about injury and illness prevention, provide primary care and manage chronic diseases for adults age 55+. The teams are made up of two health care professionals such as a nurse, occupational therapist, or dietitian. They provide health services and community support for those 55+ living in the River East/Transcona, St. James/ Assiniboia/Assinibione South and Downtown/Point Douglas community areas.
These posters identify prevention tips and red flags for the following types of scams:
- Romance scams
- Service Canada scams
- Emergency scams
- Phishing and smishing
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