You are absolutely right. Cases of elder abuse vary: they can be considered both criminal and non-criminal acts. I believe that everyone agrees that raising awareness of elder abuse is a major step in detecting cases and bringing them before the courts when they are clear cases of abuse.
As the Minister of Justice said earlier, there are awareness and education initiatives on legal matters, including rights, opportunities and available resources. The goal is to inform and educate the public about what elder abuse means, but also to indicate what resources are available to seniors to bring the cases before...