Sunday, June 15, 2014

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

VICTORIA – Health Minister Terry Lake and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Health for Seniors, Linda Larson issued the following statement in recognition of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on June 15:

“Elder abuse can take various forms – it is not always obvious. It can be a family member who continually borrows money but does not repay it, a caregiver over-medicating a senior in their care, or a contractor who over charges for home repairs or maintenance.

“Too often the victim feels shame, embarrassment or fear to challenge or report the abuse or is in a situation of dependency and relies on the perpetrator for care, or transportation. In some instances, the abuser and the victim may not even recognize the actions, or inactions, as abuse or neglect.

http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2013-2017/2014HLTH0064-000813.htm

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And slay them wherever you come upon them, and expel them from where they expelled you; persecution is more grievous than slaying. But fight them not by the Holy Mosque until they should fight you there; then, if they fight you, slay them — such is the recompense of unbelievers, but if they give over, surely Allah is All-forgiving, All-compassionate. Fight them, till there is no persecution and the religion is Allah’s; then if they give over, there shall be no enmity save for evildoers. (Quran 2:191-193)

Men are the managers of the affairs of women for that Allah has preferred in bounty one of them over another, and for that they have expended of their property. Righteous women are therefore obedient, guarding the secret for Allah’s guarding. And those you fear may be rebellious admonish; banish them to their couches, and beat them. (Quran 4:34)

They wish that you should disbelieve as they disbelieve, and then you would be equal; therefore take not to yourselves friends of them, until they emigrate in the way of Allah; then, if they turn their backs, take them, and slay them wherever you find them; take not to yourselves any one of them as friend or helper. (Quran 4:89)

This is the recompense of those who fight against Allah and His Messenger, and hasten about the earth, to do corruption there: they shall be slaughtered, or crucified, or their hands and feet shall alternately be struck off; or they shall be banished from the land. That is a degradation for them in this world; and in the world to come awaits them a mighty chastisement. (Quran 5:33)

When thy Lord was revealing to the angels, ˜I am with you; so confirm the believers. I shall cast into the unbelievers’ hearts terror; so smite above the necks, and smite every finger of them! (Quran 8:12)

Make ready for them whatever force and strings of horses you can, to strike terror in the enemy of Allah and your enemy, and others besides them that you know not; Allah knows them. And whatsoever you expend in the way of Allah shall be repaid you in full; you will not be wronged. (Quran 8:60)

Then, when the sacred months are drawn away, slay the idolaters wherever you find them, and take them, and confine them, and lie in wait for them at every place of ambush. But if they repent, and perform the prayer, and pay the alms, then let them go their way; Allah is All-forgiving, All-compassionate. (Quran 9:5)

Fight those who believe not in Allah and the Last Day and do not forbid what Allah and His Messenger have forbidden — such men as practise not the religion of truth, being of those who have been given the Book — until they pay the tribute out of hand and have been humbled. (Quran 9:29)

Allah has bought from the believers their selves and their possessions against the gift of Paradise; they fight in the way of Allah; they kill, and are killed; that is a promise binding upon Allah in the Torah, and the Gospel, and the Koran; and who fulfils his covenant truer than Allah? So rejoice in the bargain you have made with Him; that is the mighty triumph. (Quran 9:111)

O believers, fight the unbelievers who are near to you; and let them find in you a harshness; and know that Allah is with the godfearing. (Quran 9:123)

When you meet the unbelievers, smite their necks, then, when you have made wide slaughter among them, tie fast the bonds; then set them free, either by grace or ransom, till the war lays down its loads. So it shall be; and if Allah had willed, He would have avenged Himself upon them; but that He may try some of you by means of others. And those who are slain in the way of Allah, He will not send their works astray. (Quran 47:4)

Report Elder Abuse

Report Abuse/Neglect of Individuals

Helping Families. Supporting Communities. Empowering Individuals.

Persons with Mental Illness or Developmental Disability
OIG 24-hour Hotline 1-800-368-1463

To report abuse/neglect of persons with a mental illness or a developmental disability at a DHS-operated facility, call the OIG 24-hour Hotline 1-800-368-1463 Voice/TTY.

All other calls will be referred to the DHS Customer Help Line:

(800) 843-6154 English or Español
(800) 447-6404 TTY

Si usted sospecha que un individuo discapacitado ha sido abusado, descuidado o estafado económicamente, repórtelo a la Oficina del Inspector General del DHS al: 1-800-368-1463Voz/TTY.

Todas las otras llamadas serán transferidas a laLínea de Ayuda para Clientes del DHS:

(800) 843-6154 inglés o español
(800) 447-6404 TTY

Other Allegations of Abuse/Neglect

For other allegations of abuse/neglect of individuals, please use the contact information below.

Category	Contact Information
DHS Local Office Staff	Office of the Executive Inspector General Online Complaint
Domestic Violence Help Line	Call toll free, Confidential, 24 Hour, Multilingual 1-877-863-6338 (Voice) 1-877-863-6339 (TTY)

Sunday, June 15, 2014

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

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Persons with Mental Illness or Developmental DisabilityOIG 24-hour Hotline 1-800-368-1463

Other Allegations of Abuse/Neglect

Persons with Mental Illness or Developmental Disability
OIG 24-hour Hotline 1-800-368-1463