SENIORS FIRST BC LEGAL ADVOCACY PROGRAM
Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General. British Columbia, Canada.
Program Description
In addition to problems with problems related to senior access to safe housing, senior access to government benefits and pensions and elder abuse a legal advocate for seniors can also provide some limited information about elder abuse and the legal rights of older adults to friends, family members and professionals who are concerned about an older adult.
Seniors First BC Legal Advocacy also administers the Seniors Advocacy and Information Line which is a toll free telephone line for older adults and others to speak to trained professionals about elder abuse and legal questions.
Seniors First BC is committed to protecting the legal rights of older adults, increasing access to justice for older adults, informing the public about elder abuse and providing supportive programs for older adults who have been abused.
source:seniorsfirstbc.ca
More Programs by the BC Center for Elder Advocacy
BC Centre for Elder & Advocacy Support Victim Services Program: Helps victims of elder abuse or a crime to access the justice system and provides them with emotional support.BC Centre for Elder & Advocacy Elder Law Clinic Program Provides free legal services to seniors/older adults age 55+.
BC Centre for Elder & Advocacy Education & Outreach Programs Elder advocacy, elder abuse prevention education and workshops delivered by staff, and through senior peer-to-peer workshops.
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