1. 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

2. Respect aging Agenda Welcome Learning together: Intervention approaches, practices & supportive legislation Small group activity Reporting back to whole group Wrap-up / Evaluation

3. Respect aging Patricia and Helen’s Story 30-year relationship Helen: Dementia: 4 years Loud, argumentative Strikes out, chokes Patricia: Still cares for Helen

4. Respect aging INTERVENTION PRACTICESAPPROACHESTOOLSLEGISLATION GOVERNMENT SERVICES

5. Respect aging Violence Prevention Continuum 1. Short-Term & Emergency Relief Strategies 2. Capacity- Building Strategies 3. Systems Change Strategies

6. Respect aging Violence Prevention Continuum 1. Short-Term & Emergency Relief Strategies 2. Capacity- Building Strategies 3. Systems Change Strategies

7. Respect aging Canadian intervention approaches Adult protection legislation Advocacy Community response networks (CRNs) Consultation teams Counselling

8. Respect aging Canadian intervention approaches Hotline Information and education Multi-disciplinary team Peer support and advocacy Shelters, safe houses

9. Respect aging Effective intervention Consider: 1. Level of risk 2. Consent

10. 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

11. Respect aging How you can help 4. Be careful when giving advice 5. Remember that basic human rights apply to older persons too

12. 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.

13. Respect aging Legislative interventions

14. Respect aging Federal laws The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms The Criminal Code of Canada

15. 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

16. Respect aging Provincial laws An Act Respecting the Protection of Adults Adult Protection Act replaces the Neglected Adults Welfare Act

17. Respect aging Provincial services Victim Services Legal Aid Peace Bond Emergency Protection Order

18. Respect aging Patricia and Helen’s Story Interventions: Helen: Day program for persons with dementia Patricia: Caregivers’ group