WEAAD PROCLAMATION 2015
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World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
Join us June 15th to
Celebrate the 10th Anniversary of
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
Elder Abuse Prevention Ontario will join communities locally, regionally and across the world to heighten awareness of elder abuse. World Elder Abuse Awareness Day focuses our attention on the need for all of us, to take responsibility in preventing elder abuse.
WEAAD is recognized annually on June 15 as an official United Nations International Day acknowledging the significance of elder abuse as a public health and human rights issue. Since its inception in 2006, communities throughout the country and around the world have used this day to raise the visibility of elder abuse, by sharing information about abuse and neglect and promoting the resources and services that increase seniors’ safety and well-being.
Elder Abuse Prevention Ontario in collaboration with local Elder Abuse Networks and organizations are planning multiple World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) activities, to mobilize community action. Activities range from educational workshops and health fairs, to community walks, all in an effort to create awareness of elder abuse and engage people in discussions on how to promote dignity and respect of older adults.
Join the Movement – Get Involved!
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day – Toward a Global Framework
Pre-Summit Webinar
Friday, May 22, 2015 1:00 PM ET – 2:00 PM ET
Full Details and Free Registration Click Here
Featured Speakers
Elizabeth Podnieks, PhD – The Innovator behind World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
Julie Schoen, JD – Executive Director, National Center on Elder Abuse, Keck School of Medicine of USC
This event is sponsored in association with the International Federation on Ageing, NCPEA, INPEA, and NAPSA.
First GLOBAL Summit
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
Monday, June 15, 2015 Washington, DC
Elder Abuse Prevention Ontario as a partnering organization with the National Adult Protective Services Association (NAPSA), the National Center for Victims of Crime (the National Center), and the International Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse (INPEA) invite you to celebrate the First Global Summit on Elder Abuse to commemorate the 10th Anniversary of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. Join national and international elder abuse prevention leaders for this important event! Learn More…
Ideas for Raising Awareness on June 15th
Elder Abuse Prevention Ontario encourages everyone to get involved to participate in helping to raise awareness about World Elder Abuse Awareness Day – organizations such as Long-Term Care Homes, Retirement Homes, senior centres, hospitals, and individuals. A variety of events and activities can be planned by organizations and individuals alike. Below are examples of ideas about possible activities to plan:
- Host a public awareness event geared toward seniors.
- Tree plantings
- Community Walks
- High Tea
- Send out a press release, hold a press conference, or submit an editorial to discuss elder abuse awareness and prevention efforts.
- Host a conference or training, focused on elder abuse awareness and available community resources.
- Develop a PSA on elder abuse with a local TV or radio station.
- Educate yourself and others about elder abuse
- Be a guest speaker on elder abuse for a local radio show
- Use graphics on your website, blog, or in your email signature block, to draw awareness to elder abuse and prevention efforts
- Host a public awareness activity that includes politicians, seniors, local programs, survivors of abuse, and others
- Ask local leaders, the Mayor, MP, MPP to release a Proclamation declaring June 15 as Elder Abuse Awareness Day.
- Create a poster on elder abuse or use a poster created by the Elder Abuse Prevention Ontario and the International Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse.
We look forward to commemorating World Elder Abuse Awareness Day 2015 with you!
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If you would like to be involved in World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, please contact Elder Abuse Prevention Ontario at 416-916-6728
What are Your Plans?
If you are organizing an event please let us know!
EAO will help you promote your events to raise awareness about abuse of older adults during WEAAD and throughout the year. Let us know the name of the events and particulars such as location, time, date etc. and we will post it on our website and promote your event on EAO’s social media.
Submit your WEAAD Plans HERE.
EAO WEAAD Planning Tools and Resources
Federal/Provincial/ Territorial Ministers Responsible for Seniors Forum WEAAD Fact Sheets
WEAAD Fact Sheet # 1: World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
WEAAD Fact Sheet #2: What is Abuse of Older Adults?
WEAAD Fact Sheet #3: Types of Abuse and Neglect: Elder Abuse
WEAAD Fact Sheet #4: Abuse of Older Adults: Signs and Effects
WEAAD Fact Sheet #5: Why Does Abuse Happen in Later Life?
WEAAD Fact Sheet #6: Help is Available
WEAAD Fact Sheet #7: Help is Available – Provincial and Territorial Contact Numbers and Key National Resources in Canada
Please visit INPEA’s website www.inpea.net/weaad.html for additional information and resources related to WEAAD.