Prince Rupert and Area Community Response Network

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Prince Rupert and Area

Community Response Network

Responding to Adult Abuse, Neglect, and Self Neglect.
Pat Russell - Coordinator
136 Cormorant Place, Prince Rupert, BC V8J 4G3
ph or fax 250 624 2031
prussell@citytel.net

Mission Statement
The Prince Rupert and Area Community Response Network will assist adults who have been abused or neglected or neglect themselves and refer them to appropriate resources. We support the Adult Guradianship Act and the use of Representation Agreements.

What is a CRN.
A Community Response Network is a group of people and organizations who come together in the community to coordinate, support, and provide assistance to adults who are experiencing abuse, neglect, or self neglect.

What Will the CRN Do?
Working together as a team, members of the Community Response Network will:

develop a coordinated response to abuse, neglect and self neglect
fascilitate an interdisciplinary approach to services and supports
keep track of how the response is working
work on related activities such as community development, education, prevention and advocacy

What will the CRN Look Like?
No single model of response works in every community. Each approach will reflect the unique characteristics of the community and will build on existing community strenths. The individuals and organizations that currently respond to abuse, neglect and self neglect will continue to do so. Their activities will be supported and strengthened by the involvment of the CRN.

Who can be Members of the CRN
Members of the Community Response Network can include:

adults who have experienced or are concerned about abuse and neglect, their family members, friends, advocates, caregivers, and community volunteers.
community organizations such as advocacy groups, churches, support groups, cultural groups, and service clubs.
community based service providers in the health, justice or social service areas, including:
home support, family services, victim services, legal services, physicians, senior citizens councelors, associations for community living, police, banking and financial institutions.
as well as:
government agencies and programs, including continuing care, health units, mental health services, hospitals, care facilities, and community living services.

Links to other CRN sites.
North Okanagon CRN
Public Trustee of BC

View the minutes of the last meeting and the date of the next meeting.