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The Seniors Advocate Act provides a notable safeguard for residents in care facilities, their families and advocates; the law specifically offers a protection from retaliation for people who give information to the Seniors Advocate. ([[Chapter Five Legal Issues in Residential Care References|143]])However the Seniors Advocate Act does not identify penalties or repercussions if a person or organization contravened the protections from retaliation. | The Seniors Advocate Act provides a notable safeguard for residents in care facilities, their families and advocates; the law specifically offers a protection from retaliation for people who give information to the Seniors Advocate. ([[Chapter Five Legal Issues in Residential Care References|143]])However the Seniors Advocate Act does not identify penalties or repercussions if a person or organization contravened the protections from retaliation. | ||
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