Government Strategies

"The Government of Nova Scotia is leading a shift in thinking and in practice that values, promotes, and supports how older adults in all their diversity make Nova Scotia a better place for all of us. It’s time to reframe the discussion about aging and build on the good news and benefits of our demographic shift. An aging population reflects advances in population health and improvements in the social and economic well-being of Nova Scotians. Older adults offer knowledge, skills, experiences, and connections that help people and communities thrive. People of all ages, including older adults, have much to contribute."

Goals:

Value the social and economic contributions of older adults
Promote healthy, active living
Support aging in place, connected to community life

Source: Nova Scotia Department of Seniors

''Seniors have different evolving needs at different times in their lives. Aging with Confidence builds on successful initiatives that were launched through Ontario’s 2013 Action Plan for Seniors. It introduces new programs and services representing our ongoing commitment to provide further support for Ontario seniors. This is our plan to support seniors at all stages of life, so that they can remain independent, healthy and active, safe and socially connected.''

Guiding Principles
Inclusion
Choice and self determination
Diversity
Safety and Security

Source: Government of Ontari

The first governmental action plan to counter elder abuse 2010-2015 (extended until 2017) followed a public consultation process about the living conditions of older adults. The implementation of the measures from this first plan have allowed Quebec to reach the following goals:
Improve awareness of elder abuse among older adults, their loved ones, stakeholders and the public at large
Improve inter sectorial concerted responses
Develop knowledge acquisition and knowledge-sharing about elder abuse

Source: Ministère de la famille

The following resource is part of the Family Violence Initiative, funded by the RCMP. Find similar tools by searching for the FVIF tag or consult the list of available resources.

"This handbook is a compilation of the research, best practices, and knowledge that experts in the area of family violence would agree are essential to effective response by the criminal justice system.
The Alberta Government's dedication to ending family violence is ongoing, and as such, this electronic handbook will continue to be updated."
Originally Created: October 2005

Source: Ministry of Justice and Solicitor General

The following resource is part of the Family Violence Initiative, funded by the RCMP. Find similar tools by searching for the FVIF tag or consult the list of available resources.

"The Yellowknife Interagency Family Violence and Abuse Protocol is an agreement among agencies to improve responses to adult victims of family violence. The Protocol describes how agencies will respond to adult victims of family violence and interact with each other. By following the Protocol, the agencies expect to offer a seamless and coherent response to adult victims of family violence.

Participating groups including the eight agencies that are part of the Protocol are:
YWCA Alison McAteer House
Canada/NWT Service Centre
Centre for Northern Families
Income Security Programs
YWCA of Yellowknife
GNWT Health and Social Services
Public Prosecution Service of Canada
Yellowknife Victim Services
NWT Regional Office
GNWT Justice
GNWT Education
Culture and Employment
NWT Seniors' Society
Yellowknife RCMP Detachment
RCMP „G‟ Division
Stanton Territorial Health Authority
Yellowknife Housing Authority
Yellowknife Health and Social Services Authority"

Source: NWT Seniors' Society