A case study of the Edmonton Police Service’s response to senior abuse

Seniors safety, including the elimination of neglect, abuse and violence against older persons (hereafter referred to as “senior abuse”), is a national and international priority. In order to develop evidence-based solutions, data on the nature and extend of senior abuse are required. As law enforcement agencies are engaged to respond to some incidents of senior abuse, partnerships with police services can help shed light on what date are collected and how they are used. Justice Canada collaborated with the Edmonton Police Service’s (EPS) Senior Protection Unit to examine data collection practices and responses to senior abuse in Edmonton, Alberta. Alberta has adopted a coordinated community response (CCR) model to help address senior abuse. Under a CCR model, community organizations and service providers collaborate to offer people-centred services for seniors and families of seniors affected by abuse. The goal is to connect clients with the appropriate supports and interventions with respect to housing, finances, legal aid, court support, health services, counselling, and dispute resolution. In Edmonton, the CCR model includes triaging senior abuse cases according to risk…

Publisher

Department of Justice Canada

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4

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2023-11-18