BARP calls for stronger response to elder abuse

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June 12, 2026

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BARP calls for stronger response to elder abuse

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A call is being made for the Barbados Police Service to train officers to respond to and investigate elder abuse with the seriousness it demands.

The appeal comes from President of the Barbados Association of Retired Persons (BARP), Marilyn Rice-Bowen.

She is also urging lawyers and professionals within the financial services sector to exercise vigilance and integrity when managing the affairs of elderly persons.

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