We collaborate with other agencies to offer protective services as needed. On the legal front, aps may report the alleged abuser to law enforcement, help get an emergency protective order, an injunction to allow access to an alleged victim or referral for legal assistance Read about protections from abuse or neglect for elderly adults and adults with certain disabilities, including adults who have a guardian or conservator, and adults who live in a care facility or get care services at home.
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All reports will be screened by adult protective services and/or residential care services
If the person is in immediate danger, call 911
You do not need proof to report suspected abuse and you do not need to give your name. The adult protective services (aps) program can help when, because of a mental or physical disability, you (or someone you know) can no longer take care of basic needs such as food, clothing, shelter, and medical care. You can make a report to adult protective services (aps) even if you are not considered a mandatory reporter Mandatory reporters are professionals identified by law who must make a report if they suspect the abuse, abandonment, neglect, or exploitation of a vulnerable adult has occurred.
The division assists children and adults with developmental delays or disabilities, cognitive impairment, chronic illness, and related functional disabilities. Understand that abuse, neglect and exploitation can happen to anyone Know what to look for Speak up if you have concerns
Help limit the vulnerable adult’s isolation
Discuss options with him or her and encourage them to stay in Adult protective services contact adult protective services if you suspect a vulnerable adult living in his/her own home is being harmed or exploited.
