Provides Investigation into allegations of abuse, neglect and exploitation of older adults, and persons with disabilities, who live in domestic (non-institutional) settings. Abuse can be defined as physical and emotional abuse, financial exploitation, confinement/neglect, deprivation of food or medication, sexual abuse, and self-neglect. Services include:
- 24 hour hotline with standardized report screening
- Investigation of all reports with/or without substantiation
- Case work and advocacy for substantiated victims to mitigate the effects of the abuse
- Monthly follow-up and monitoring (up to 12 months) to ensure the client remains safely in their own home
- Early Intervention Funds - temporary financial assistance to assist in alleviating effects of abusive situations