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Training offered on the abuse of older adults
The Seniors and Caregivers Support Service Unit at Family Service Toronto provide training workshops for seniors groups, the general public and service providers on a variety of areas. Examples include:
- Elder abuse 101 (Includes definitions of abuse, signs, criminal code offenses)
- Indicators of abuse (covers social, behavioral indicators)
- Assessment, intervention and safety planning
- Safety planning
- Working with perpetrators of abuse
- Developing protocols
- Linking intimate partner violence with elder abuse
- Developing an elder abuse consultation team
- Pat's Place: developing a safe haven for seniors
- The myths of aging
New trainings are identified on an as needed, as requested basis.
Fee Structure
All trainings are provided to seniors and the general public free of charge.
Trainings for service providers are based on an hourly rate. Fees will be negotiated to meet individual circumstances.
For further information about any training services provided, please contact Janet Wilson, Seniors and Caregivers Services Manager, at 416 755 5565 x 422, janetwi@familyservicetoronto.org
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