Abuse Reporting

New Hampshire

 The Elder Abuse Advisory Council is working to improve the protection of NH seniors from abuse, neglect and exploitation through several initiatives. The Council has developed resources to help support elder abuse prevention and awareness.

Maine

What Is Adult Abuse, Neglect, Exploitation?

Abuse, neglect and exploitation of adults happens in Maine. Many people are uncomfortable talking about these problems, especially if the abuser is a family member or friend. Help is available if people are aware of the problem and take steps to report it.

Abuse includes actions which result in bodily harm, pain or mental distress.
Examples of abuse are:

Massachusetts

The standard for reporting suspected abuse and neglect is “reasonable cause to believe” which means that mandated reporters need only a "mere suspicion" that abuse or neglect was committed against a person with a disability. If abuse or neglect is suspected, trust your feeling and file a report to the Disabled Persons Protection Commission’s (DPPC) 24-hour Hotline at 1-800-426-9009. It is better to err on the side of action.

Wyoming

 

WHAT ARE PROTECTIVE SERVICES?

The goal of adult protective services is to ensure that safety and basic needs are being met in the least restrictive environment. This can be in an adult's home or elsewhere. These services are provided or arranged by the Department of Family Services (DFS). Services may include but are not limited to: social casework, case management, home care, day care, health care services, homemaker services, emergency shelter, assistance obtaining guardianship and referrals to appropriate community agencies.

Washington

Reporting Abuse

As soon as you have reason to believe that abuse is occurring, call for help. You do not need absolute proof to report suspected abuse or to give your name. Remember, law enforcement and social service agencies cannot be everywhere. It takes all of us to help make sure that those who need protection are safe.

Montana

To report elder abuse please call: 1-800-551-3191 (Toll free in Montana) or 406-444-4077 (Outside of Montana)

Adult Protective Services

South Carolina

South Carolina Adult Protective Services

What is the purpose of this service?

Services are provided to meet the adults' basic needs and to ensure their safety as authorized, by the Omnibus Adult Protection Act of the South Carolina Code of Laws.

North Carolina

     
    Elder Abuse

    Disabled adults of any age are protected in North Carolina under State law (N.C.

Louisiana

What is Elderly Abuse?

Idaho

Idaho Adult Protection Services investigate allegations of abuse, neglect, self-neglect, and exploitation involving vulnerable adults and takes remedial actions to protect them.  AP workers provide specialized services to assist seniors and vulnerable adults (age 18 and over) in protecting themselves.  Often, AP workers collaborate with law enforcement, Health and Welfare, nursing homes, bank managers and

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