BC Community Response Networks

Mount Pleasant CRN brought World Elder Abuse Awareness Day into the community with its “Chalk the Walk for WEAAD” event in June.

Nine local organizations and businesses helped fill neighbourhood sidewalks with messages celebrating older adults and raising awareness about ageism and elder abuse. The project also brought generations together, sparked conversations, and helped connect people with useful resources.

A creative example of what can happen when a community comes together around prevention and awareness.

Helping a family member manage money? 💳💙

What starts as paying a bill or helping with a purchase can quickly become more complex. Join Barb MacLean, Executive Director of Family Caregivers of BC, to learn about the real-life challenges family caregivers face when handling another person's finances.

Discover how to clarify your role, keep good records, recognize scams and financial abuse, and access practical tools and trusted support when you're unsure what to do.

✅ Learn about the Spending it Right for Family Caregivers toolkit
✅ Hear insights from 143 family caregivers
✅ Build confidence in supporting someone you care for

Register today!

Be sure to register for this important webinar from our partners at Elder Abuse Prevention Ontario and the Canadian Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse!

✅ AI scams are getting trickier. Fake voices. Fake videos. Messages that look like they’re from people you trust.
This , join us for CyberSafe Seniors: Preventing AI Fraud and Scams, a free online workshop for adults 55+, presented by MediaSmarts with Canadian Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse and Elder Abuse Prevention Ontario, with support from Meta.
✅ You’ll learn how AI is used in scams like voice cloning, deepfake videos, phishing and impersonation. You’ll walk away with clear, practical steps to check suspicious messages, protect yourself and know what to do if you’re targeted.
📆 Join us on Zoom, Tuesday, October 27 at 1 p.m. EST
ASL translation services will be provided.

▶ Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_5ePbZIcATeGsMcBStdHxUw?fbclid=IwY2xjawUwpJFleHRuA2FlbQIxMABwZG9mAWJyaWQRMVRPcEFhRDhIQ1M1NU9QNzJzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeypKo2YO65w0rk4g4V54n9Kk9a180cAj0KfULAhbUGZP8K0-8rVK9l8-fPhE_aem_Z2z30-8TBZyIV4mwKdX_uQ #/registration

In the latest issue of our newsletter, you'll find photos highlighting the inspiring work of Community Response Networks across British Columbia, an article from our Director of Knowledge Exchange, Research & Learning exploring BC CRN's prevention mandate, and learning opportunities and educational resources from fellow organizations that help strengthen communities across the province.

Visit the link in the comments to read more.

What does preventing adult abuse actually look like at the community level?

Often, it begins with awareness and building stronger connections within communities.

Our latest article explains the work of Community Response Networks (CRNs) across BC and shares why prevention is such an important part of creating safer communities.

Visit the link in the comments to learn how CRNs are helping communities address the conditions that can put adults at greater risk.

Join us next Monday for a free online presentation in Mandarin that explores extreme clutter and how it can affect adults' safety and well-being.

This webinar is part of BC CRN’s Chinese Mandarin presentation series, created to increase awareness and help prevent adult abuse and self-neglect within Chinese communities.

Visit the link in the comments to register today, and please share this event with anyone in your community who may benefit.

Today, we celebrate National Seniors Day and the International Day of the Older Person, honouring older adults' invaluable contributions to our communities.

BC CRN supports Community Response Networks across British Columbia to help create safe communities and ensure every person can age with dignity and respect.

Consider reaching out to an older adult in your life today.
A phone call or a visit can make all the difference.

Today, on National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day, we honour the Survivors of residential schools, remember the children who never returned home, and recognize the families and communities who continue to live with the lasting impacts of the residential school system.

Today is a time to listen and reflect on the truths of Canada’s history and the responsibility we all share in moving reconciliation forward.

As we wear orange, we stand together in remembrance and reaffirm a message that must never be forgotten: Every Child Matters.

What a meaningful first day at the Carrier Sekani Elders Conference!
For the first time, Elders from 11 Nations came together in Prince George, BC.

The BC CRN team had the opportunity to connect with hundreds of Elders, share resources, answer questions, and have important conversations about adult abuse and self-neglect.

We’re grateful to be part of this gathering and to spend time connecting with Elders from across the region.