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ADULT PROTECTION PROGRAMME [1 record]

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Record 1 2024-11-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Titles of Provincial Government Programs (Canadian)
  • Social Services and Social Work
OBS

The Adult Protection Program at Social Development operates under the Family Services Act to serve seniors and adults with a disability who may be experiencing abuse or neglect. The Program can assist when a senior or an adult with a disability is abused or neglected and will work to protect these individuals while recognizing that competent adults have the right to make their own decisions and live their lives as they wish.

Key term(s)
  • Adult Protection Programme

French

Domaine(s)
  • Titres de programmes de gouvernements provinciaux canadiens
  • Services sociaux et travail social
OBS

Le Programme de protection des adultes de Développement social offre, en vertu de la Loi sur les services à la famille, des services aux aînés et aux adultes ayant un handicap qui pourraient être victimes de maltraitance ou de négligence. Ce programme peut apporter une aide lorsqu'un aîné ou un adulte ayant un handicap est maltraité ou négligé. Il protège ces individus vulnérables, tout en reconnaissant qu'un adulte compétent a le droit de prendre ses propres décisions et de vivre sa vie comme il le souhaite.

Spanish

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