"Danny T. was visiting his mother in a care home when he witnessed an elderly man being handled in a rough manner. When he complained to others, they could not offer any direction on what to do. Danny didn't know where to turn for help, or even if he should."

If it were you, would you know where to turn for help or what to do? Many people would not, but thanks to the creation of Community Response Networks set up under the Public Trustee of British Columbia of BC, and with the support of the Adult Guardianship Legislation, such unfortunate situations can quickly be addressed.

What is a Community Response Network?

A Community Response Network brings together individuals, groups and organizations under one umbrella to focus on the issues of adults in situations of abuse, neglect and self-neglect. It is based on cooperation and coordination of all stakeholders to create individual and joint community protocols and determine the lines of responsibility and communication to quickly and effectively help.

The Kamloops Community Response Network began in 1996. It is a network of individuals and community agencies who have come together to explore the issues of abuse, neglect and self-neglect in Kamloops; to educate the public, to strengthen the capacity of the community service providers to respond to reports of abuse, neglect and self-neglect and to support and monitor the response of the designated agencies (who by legislation, must respond to complaints directed to them). Now, those witnessing or involved in situations of abuse, neglect or self-neglect know who to contact and how to reach them in such emergencies.

The Community Response Network Work works to ensure our community members are getting the support they deserve and need. It provides a forum for discussion and action on the unpleasant topic of abuse, neglect and self-neglect, shared solutions and action, and ensures people like the elderly man in the care home described above have a safe avenue to turn to when being threatened.

For further information on the Kamloops CRN, contact People In Motion at:

Phone/TTY: (250) 376-7878         FAX: (250) 376-4689
e-mail:peoplein_motion@telus.net
Mail: 6E-750 Cottonwood Avenue, Kamloops, BC V2B 3X2

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