WHAT ARE ADULT PROTECTIVE SERVICES?
Adult Protective Services are provided regardless of the
person’s income or financial resources to adults who are incapacitated
and who are 18 years of age or older, to persons 60 years or older, and to
their families when appropriate. Adult
Protective Services include: the
receipt and investigation of reports that an adult is abused, neglected,
or exploited or at-risk of abuse, neglect, or exploitation; the provision
of a wide variety of health, housing social, and legal services to stop
the mistreatment and prevent further mistreatment; and the potential to
intervene legally to provide essential protection to persons who are in
emergency situations and lack the capacity to consent to services. Adult Protective Services reports are received by local department
at (757)890-3787 or through the 24-hour, toll free hotline at
1-888-83-ADULT. Any person who
suspects that an elder or an incapacitated adult is abused, neglected, or
exploited should make a report.
Frequently asked questions about adult protective
services
1.
Who is required to report
suspected abuse or neglect of an adult?
2.
Will anyone know who
reported?
3. What are some examples of
adult abuse and neglect? |
