In late March 2024, CNPEA will launch the toolkit Seniors Leading Change to support the development of a stronger elder abuse prevention network infrastructure across Canada
This toolkit is part of CNPEA’s Future Us initiative, a national strategy on elder abuse prevention that sets out 3 goals to guide actions across the country:
- Prioritize elder abuse in every community.
- Establish and support elder abuse prevention networks at local, regional and national levels.
- Teach everyone to recognize warning signs of abuse and neglect, how to respond safely and effectively and where to refer in the community to find help.
Find out how you can take action and support elder abuse prevention in your community!
Register here: https://eapon.ca/Webinar_FutureUsToolkit
Webinar provided with an ASL Interpreter
Speakers
Margaret MacPherson
Research Associate, Centre for Research and Education on Violence Against Women and Children Margaret is a Research Associate with the Centre for Research and Education on Violence against Women and Children (CREVAWC) at Western University
Margaret is a Research Associate with the Centre for Research and Education on Violence against Women and Children (CREVAWC) at Western University in London Ontario. Margaret designs and develops curriculum and related materials on a number of initiatives including the Make It Our Business workplace domestic violence program and It’s Not Right! Neighbours, Friends and Families for Older Adults. Margaret is passionate in her belief that everyone has an important contribution to make in creating safe and supportive environments at work and in our communities.
Sherry Baker
Sherry Baker & Associates
In 2010, Sherry became the Executive Director of the BC Association of Community Response Networks. She was successful in getting full funding from the Province of BC in 2012 to do elder abuse awareness and prevention in BC. By 2024 the BC CRN has grown to provide support for a coordinated community response to adult abuse, neglect and self-neglect in almost 90 community networks working in over 250 communities in BC. There were about 25 professionals on contract working towards a shared vision to make this happen.
In 2024, Sherry left the BC CRN and set up a consulting business to support leaders who are dedicated to “making a difference” through the creation of a purpose driven learning organization.
Sherry has been a member of Rotary International since 1992. She has been awarded 4 Paul Harris Fellowships.