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• Responsible for the investigations of crimes against seniors
• Offers specialized information relating to legal issues surrounding abuse
• Offers presentations on scams and awareness to elders

Note: Not all incidents are criminal in nature. While conducting investigations, the Crimes Against Seniors Unit follows the direction of the victimized older or vulnerable person to bring their concerns and the investigation to a satisfactory resolution

Functions as a regional office, with the head office located in Toronto

• Educates professionals and the public about elder abuse
• Develops educational and training programs for professional, caregivers and the general public
• Provides educational training for front line professionals who work directly with seniors to prepare and guide them in recognizing and responding to elder abuse
• Advocates for legislative action to meet the needs of victims and their families, and to deal with perpetrators of abuse

COVID-19 -- in-house programs are cancelled

• Vehicle Donation Program -- accept cars, trucks, motorcycles donations
• call 1-855-234-5677 to arrange pick-up

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Assists Canadians affected by the life-long trauma of abuse

• education and advocacy
• supports child and adult victims of abuse
• elder abuse awareness and prevention program

Boutique - open to the public

• offers gently used clothing, accessories and housewares sold at reasonable prices

Huggam's Hope Memorial -- receives deceased abandoned babies and provides memorial and burial

Dreambuilds -- provides funding to agencies to make facilities more victim-friendly

Promotes and protects the rights of mature Canadians

• group benefits on products and services for members
• magazine
• does not provide direct services to individuals

Non-denominational, non-profit international humanitarian organization dedicated to assisting vulnerable and at-risk older persons both in Canada and the developing world.

Programs in developing countries include: Cataract Operation Program in India, micro-business projects in Kenya, physiotherapy for the elderly in long-term care and training for care staff in Haiti, support of retired advocates (who have no access to a pension) and construction of houses in the Democratic Republic of Congo, and the Sponsorship Program which allows Canadians to make monthly contributions to sponsor an older person in the following countries: Jamaica, Dominica, Haiti, Kenya, DR Congo, India, and Sri Lanka.

The RISE Campaign (Reach Isolated Seniors Everywhere www.rise-cisa.ca): Sensitizes Canadians of all ages, cultures and regions to the impact of loneliness and social isolation on their older family members, friends and neighbours and inspires them to take action. This pan-Canadian campaign involves partners from all over the country, as well as individual Canadians.

In Nunavut: Works with local elders and seniors, health and social service providers, and the business community to gather information on the concerns of the elderly, what is working and what needs to be addressed to improve their sense of well-being and quality of life. Established the Nunavut Seniors Society "o act as "one voice" for the Inuit and non-Inuit Elders and seniors who are dispersed over 25 Isolated communities.

Advocates for and supports shelters and transition houses by providing practical training, culturally appropriate resources and opportunities to network in a supportive environment