Respect aging Section 3: INTERVENTION Modules 13/14: Violence Prevention Continuum / Intervention Approaches, Practices, Supportive Legislation Violence Prevention Initiative Respect Aging: Preventing Violence against Older Persons
Respect aging Agenda Welcome Learning together: Intervention approaches, practices & supportive legislation Small group activity Reporting back to whole group Wrap-up / Evaluation
Respect aging Patricia and Helen’s Story 30-year relationship Helen: Dementia: 4 years Loud, argumentative Strikes out, chokes Patricia: Still cares for Helen
Respect aging INTERVENTION PRACTICESAPPROACHESTOOLSLEGISLATION GOVERNMENT SERVICES
Respect aging Violence Prevention Continuum 1. Short-Term & Emergency Relief Strategies 2. Capacity- Building Strategies 3. Systems Change Strategies
Respect aging Violence Prevention Continuum 1. Short-Term & Emergency Relief Strategies 2. Capacity- Building Strategies 3. Systems Change Strategies
Respect aging Canadian intervention approaches Adult protection legislation Advocacy Community response networks (CRNs) Consultation teams Counselling
Respect aging Canadian intervention approaches Hotline Information and education Multi-disciplinary team Peer support and advocacy Shelters, safe houses
Respect aging Effective intervention Consider: 1. Level of risk 2. Consent
Respect aging How you can help 1. Give clear messages 2. Help with safety planning. 3. Know the violence prevention and response resources in your region
Respect aging How you can help 4. Be careful when giving advice 5. Remember that basic human rights apply to older persons too
Respect aging It takes a community … An effective response to violence against older persons requires coordination and collaboration among agencies, community groups, governments and individuals.
Respect aging Legislative interventions
Respect aging Federal laws The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms The Criminal Code of Canada
Respect aging Provincial laws Human Rights Act Mental Health Care & Treatment Act Family Violence Prevention Act Advance Health Care Directives Act Enduring Powers of Attorney Act
Respect aging Provincial laws An Act Respecting the Protection of Adults Adult Protection Act replaces the Neglected Adults Welfare Act
Respect aging Provincial services Victim Services Legal Aid Peace Bond Emergency Protection Order
Respect aging Patricia and Helen’s Story Interventions: Helen: Day program for persons with dementia Patricia: Caregivers’ group