Reporting System and Prevention
Program for Elder Abuse Cases
(ReSPPEC)

The program called ReSPPEC or Reporting System and Prevention Program for Elder Abuse Cases was unveiled in Lambunao, Iloilo, the only pilot area in Western Visayas.

The Reporting System and Prevention Program for Elder Abuse Cases (ReSPPEC) is a community-based project which strengthens partnership and networks between and among the Elders sector, stakeholders and partners to ensure holistic and efficient delivery of services to respond to Elder Abuse cases. This project shall develop a holistic system that will put into place mechanisms, necessary procedures and protocols to formally report, investigate, intervene, document, monitor and provide follow-up services to victims of elder abuse in the community.

Major Categories:

• Physical Abuse – The infliction of pain or injury, physical coercion, or physical or drug-induced restraint.
• Psychological/ Emotional Abuse– The infliction of mental anguish and distress through verbal or nonverbal acts;
• Psychological/ Emotional Abuse
• Financial Abuse – The illegal or improper exploitation or use of funds or resources of the older person.
• Sexual Abuse – non-consensual sexual contact of any kind with the older person.
• Neglect – The refusal or failure to fulfill a care-giving obligation. This may or may not involve a conscious and intentional attempt to inflict physical or emotional distress on the older person.

Facebook page: https://web.facebook.com/resppecvi/