On June 2, the Gibsons Public Library presents “It’s Not Right: Adult Abuse Warning Signs and What You Can Do About It,” 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
The UN has designated June 15 World Elder Abuse Awareness Day in an effort to raise awareness of this growing problem. The World Health Organization reports that, worldwide, one in 10 older adults have been abused in the past month, and Canada is no exception.
Neighbours, friends and family members are first to see warning signs, but often don’t know what to do about it.
“It’s Not Right” is a presentation intended to educate and engage all Canadians on the issue of older adult abuse and neglect, and what to do about it.
The instructor, April Struthers, is an independent consultant working nationally and in the United Kingdom on prevention research, community engagement and management development. For the “It’s Not Right” program, Struthers is contracted by the BC Association of Community Response Networks as regional mentor and provincial trainer. She also works with other clients on the prevention of adult abuse. She has been in the field since 1998.
