Status of Women committee  We're in a better position. There are two in my unit. I would like a third party, not necessarily an investigator, but a social worker or somebody with a social background who would take care of all the social work. When I do an investigation and have a person at risk, I end up d

Status of Women committee  In Ottawa we're lucky because we have a trainer. There are elder abuse courses. The detective in charge is now in the training branch, and she systematically trains all the recruits now. I know that this course is offered from time to time to the membership at large. I believe th

Status of Women committee  Yes, it does. People recognize--

Status of Women committee  I think people feel they have no choice but to report; for example, in Ontario, you have no choice. Whoever you are, you have to report abuse against a child, and it's illegal not to. People feel protected in reporting. It doesn't matter what they do, what their relationship is t

Status of Women committee  Yes. One thing I would like to see is mandatory reporting of suspected elder abuse, like we do with children who are being abused—and I'm not saying mandatory charging, just reporting—so that at least it can be investigated. Then if the person is willing to receive help and not

Status of Women committee  Good afternoon. My partner was supposed to be with me, but she had an emergency is not here. I'm Isabelle Coady. I'm an elder abuse investigator. I'm part of the Ottawa Police Service's elder abuse unit. It's really a misnomer, as it should be called the vulnerable sector invest