These fact sheets provide basic information about the abuse of seniors. They cover psychological and emotional abuse, financial abuse or exploitation, physical or sexual abuse, medication abuse, and violation of civil/human rights and neglect/self neglect. Set can be ordered or downloaded.

There are formal and informal ways to give someone permission to help us manage our financial affairs. If you decide to take a more formal step, this information sheet outlines some common options. All of them can be helpful but, in the wrong hands, they can also be harmful. Explore your resources.

This brochure includes information specifically about the Elder Law Clinic. It also describes many of the legal advocacy and community programs offered by BC CEAS, and lists some useful print materials available from the office. Find contact information and an overview of the work that BC CEAS does.

There is no crime called "senior abuse" or "elder abuse" but many of the behaviours that we call "abuse" are crimes that can occur against people of any age. This fact sheet provides examples, covering situations of physical abuse, neglect, emotional abuse, and financial abuse.

This handout provides some definitions and examples of abuse, as well as a list of what to look for when assessing if an elder is being abused. It also provides some helpful communication tips and several phone numbers and lists some local sources of help and information.

This info sheet includes some helpful tips for making a report with the police, information about what happens after a report is made and what happens to the person accused (bail, recognizance and peace bonds).

This brochure describes some key facts and makes suggestions to help to prevent financial abuse or fraud. It is linked to the Money Matters interactive video workshop that BCCEAS offers, as well as the Money Matters For Seniors video we produced.

Understandably, there are questions about how the justice system works. This info sheet includes descriptions of the roles of police, the Crown counsel, victim service workers as well as information about compensation and complaints/appeals.

This info sheet includes information on agencies you can contact who are authorized under the Adult Guardianship Act to look into reports of suspected abuse, neglect and self-neglect of adults. Learn how to find your Designated Agency and other forms of community support.

This info sheet includes tips on advocacy agencies, free legal information phone numbers, research sources and suggestions for pro-bono clinics, legal aid, notaries, lawyers and much more. There are also several specific sources of information and help for abuse and neglect that you can contact.