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Elder Abuse Resource Line: (403)705-3250

The Elder Abuse Response Team. National Victims of Crime Week University of Calgary Downtown Campus Nicole Dowling, CFS A/Sgt. Graeme Smiley, CPS April 25, 2013. Elder Abuse Resource Line: (403)705-3250. What is Elder Abuse?. For the purposes of triage, EART defines Elder Abuse as follows:

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Elder Abuse Resource Line: (403)705-3250

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  1. The Elder Abuse Response Team National Victims of Crime Week University of Calgary Downtown Campus Nicole Dowling, CFS A/Sgt. Graeme Smiley, CPS April 25, 2013 Elder Abuse Resource Line: (403)705-3250

  2. What is Elder Abuse? • For the purposes of triage, EART defines Elder Abuse as follows: • Victim is over 65. • Victim resides in the City of Calgary. • The alleged abuser is in a trusting relationship with the victim (e.g. family, caregiver, trusted friend). • Suspected that a criminal offence has occurred or is occurring. Elder Abuse Resource Line: (403)705-3250

  3. Who’s on the team? • 3 Full time Social Workers • 3 Full time Police Officers • 1 Full time Project Coordinator • 1 Part Time Nurse • 1 Part time Community Development Worker Elder Abuse Resource Line: (403)705-3250

  4. Important Elements • Investigative response. • Criminal justice, victim safety planning, offender management, civil law referral, social services. • Continuity of service and support for client. • Resource to other Professionals. • Increased awareness of Elder Abuse as an important issue. Elder Abuse Resource Line: (403)705-3250

  5. Successes • EART opened 157 cases of elder abuse in 2012 (153 investigated), 126 of which are closed. In 10 cases, charges were laid. • Types of abuse investigated include neglect, physical violence, financial abuse, verbal/emotional abuse, sexual abuse. • Criminal charges include assault, threats, extortion, criminal harassment, fraud, theft and breaches of court ordered conditions. Elder Abuse Resource Line: (403)705-3250

  6. Legal Hurdles • Victim’s Mental Capacity – current, and at the time of the offense. • Signing of Documents, Statements and Testimony • Consent • Recanting/Reconsidering – The “Open Door” • Family Affair - Lack of independent witnesses • Civil or Criminal? • Lack of Case Law Elder Abuse Resource Line: (403)705-3250

  7. Social Work Role A) Resource , supportive and adjustment counseling B) Referrals to community partners and agencies C) Court orientation, accompaniment to court, updates E) Follow up F) Family Education G) Risk assessment H) Offender Management Elder Abuse Resource Line: (403)705-3250

  8. Referral Sources • Home Care • The Way In Network • Calgary Seniors Resource Society • City of Calgary Programs – City Link • Alberta Health Services • Mental Health Community Supports • Legal Aid/Legal Guidance – Elder Law Clinics • Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee • The Kerby Centre Elder Abuse Resource Line: (403)705-3250

  9. Case Example & Intervention Elder Abuse Resource Line: (403)705-3250

  10. Case Example • 80 year old sponsored immigrant living with dementia. • Allegations of neglect, verbal, mental, emotional, and physical abuse. • Elements of caregiver burnout, family discord, substance abuse, and loss of employment by the offenders. Elder Abuse Resource Line: (403)705-3250

  11. Intervention • Meeting with Home Care and the family doctor. Strategizing a care plan to assist client. • Joint collaboration between EART and Chinese Elderly Citizens Association of Calgary. • Hospitalization. • Resource counseling for client to seek financial benefits. Elder Abuse Resource Line: (403)705-3250

  12. Intervention • Family education on implications of dementia, and offender management. • Transition to a long term care placement. • Seeking Guardianship, Trusteeship. Elder Abuse Resource Line: (403)705-3250

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