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City of Toronto Proclamation |
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"Elder Abuse Awareness Month"
June 2003
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elder abuse can be defined as any act of commission or omission that results in harm to an older person; and |
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elimination of abuse to an older person is our social and moral responsibility, and the City of Toronto is concerned about the risk to our older residents who may suffer from neglect and be victims of physical, emotional or financial abuse; and |
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all our residents should be aware of, and sensitive to, signs of abuse to an older person such as physical trauma, withdrawal, depression, anxiety, fear of family members, friends or care-givers; and |
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all our residents have the right to live in dignity, respect and safety with peace of mind at all ages. |
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I, Mayor Mel Lastman, on behalf of Toronto City Council and the 2.5 million people of our great City, do hereby proclaim June 2003 as "Elder Abuse Awareness Month" and encourage everyone to work together to ensure the well-being and safety of our elderly residents. |
[Signed Mayor Mel Lastman]
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