Results Analysis - 2010-11 Annual Report

GOAL 6

Linked to Core Business 2 – Plan, provide and coordinate necessary supports and services for living in the community.

Safeguards for seniors and persons with disabilities improve safety and well-being.

The Ministry has a strong interest in addressing the safety and security needs of adults who may be vulnerable to abuse and neglect, including persons with disabilities, seniors, and persons who require the assistance of a guardian to make personal decisions.

Through the Protection for Persons in Care Act, the Ministry investigates and responds to complaints of abuse of people receiving government-funded care services. In 2010-11, the Protection for Persons in Care (PPC) Branch responded to 363 reports of abuse.

The Office of the Public Guardian (OPG) administers the Adult Guardianship and Trusteeship Act (AGTA) and the Personal Directives Act (PDA), which serve protective functions for vulnerable adults with capacity limitations. In addition, the Persons with Developmental Disabilities program has an Abuse Prevention and Response Protocol for addressing abuse of adults with developmental disabilities. The Ministry also works with other ministries and other levels of government to prevent and address abuse of seniors.

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