May 13, 2021 - CASW strongly supports and recognizes the urgent need to address and prevent elder abuse. Elder abuse is a single or repeated act or lack of appropriate action occurring within any relationship where there is an expectation of trust that causes harm or distress to an older person (National Centre on Elder Abuse, n.d.). With their varied roles throughout our communities and specialized education in systems perspectives, social workers are uniquely positioned to offer insight on this issue.