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What do you do if you suspect someone is being abused? Adult Protective Services Guide for Elder Adults at Risk and Adults at Risk
… What do you do if you suspect someone is being abused? Adult Protective Services Guide for Elder Adults at Risk and Adults at … to admit what is happening, especially when the alleged abuser is a family member or someone else they trust. Some may not identify the behavior as abusive, but rather just how the … contact with domestic abuse or sexual assault providers, if applicable; help arrange for someone to accompany the individual to the first appointment. • Talk to the individual about … -
Adult Protective Services: Report Alleged Abuse
… of Wisconsin, contact the National Adult Protective Services Association . If you believe someone you know is being abused, neglected, or financially exploited, you can get help. Call … county’s elder abuse or agency with questions. Learn how abuse is defined What happens when someone makes a report? Our ability to protect vulnerable adults is better than ever. Each … -
Adult Protective Services
… you better understand adult protective services and adults at risk . Who should I contact? If someone is in immediate, life-threatening danger, call the police or 911 right away. Wisconsin … You can also give your name and address, but that is not required either. What happens when someone makes a report? After you contact your county agency or elder agency, a caseworker will … -
Guardianship of Adults
… XV. RESPONDING TO ABUSE, NEGLECT, EXPOITATION AND VIOLATIONS OF RIGHTS 68 A. How does someone make reports of abuse, neglect, self-neglect or exploitation of a person under … B. What if the guardian is suspected of participating in abuse, or tolerating abuse by someone else? … resident of the United States. Guardianship restricts those rights, and labels the person as someone who does not have the full rights of other adults. The abilities to make decisions … -
Safety NetWorks #10 - February 2009
… if you are dealing with a possible adult at risk. The person may be your long-time client or someone new on the phone. The document provides a list of questions to consider as you are … is obvious that a crime has been committed (e.g. assault or robbery), call Law Enforcement. IF SOMEONE IS IN IMMEDIATE DANGER, CALL 9-1-1. 9-1-1 When in doubt, transfer call to elder … you suspect abuse, neglect or exploitation, ask the person if he or she would like to talk to someone who can help them. Transfer them to your EA/AAR agency or tell them that someone from the … -
Adult Protective Services (APS) - Signs of Physical or Sexual Abuse
… abuse is an intentional act that may include slapping, hitting, beating, bruising, or causing someone physical pain, injury, or suffering. This also could include the inappropriate use of drugs or confining an adult against their will, such as locking someone in a room or tying them to furniture. Sexual abuse includes physical force, threats, or … to the weather (for example, the victim wears long sleeves when it’s hot) 9 Indications that someone is controlling access to the individual or restricting their movements 9 Broken … -
Safety NetWorks #14 - June 2011
… to Misconduct Incident Reports sent by OCQ that involve either 1) sexual abuse; 2) abuse by someone who is not a caregiver, but is known to the resident/victim; or, 3) resident-to-resident … by OCQ to a county EA/AAR agency are as follows: 1) Alleged abuser is not a caregiver but someone known to the resident/victim such as a family member, visitor or clergy (i.e., someone the resident/victim has an ongoing relationship with and an expectation of trust exists). … -
Safety NetWorks #12 - February 2010
… is the client unable to make an informed judgment about whether to report the risk? 8. Is someone other than the client at risk of serious bodily harm, death, sexual assault, or … to alter legal or official documents, such as a will or title, with the intent to defraud someone, or to show an altered document to someone and pretend it is genuine, knowing that the document is forged. • Unauthorized use of … -
Adult Protective Services: Identity Theft
… call them. Aside from protecting yourself, this is also a good way for the bank to know that someone is targeting their account holders. Never give out your bank account or Social Security number over the phone. Hang up immediately if you get a phone call from someone asking for your: Social security number Date of birth Credit card number Bank account … -
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… call the police or 911 immediately. Contact the at if you need to talk to someone about suspected abuse of an elder (age 60 and over): Contact the at if you need to talk to someone about suspected abuse of an adult at risk (age 18 to 59). If you need contact information … clothing, medical or dental care. · Financial Exploitation - Can include fraud, coercing someone to give against their will, theft, fiscal agent misconduct, forgery, etc. Common … -
Safety NetWorks #4 - June 2008
… EXPLOITATION If it is an emergency, call the police or 911 immediately. If you need to talk to someone about suspected abuse of an elder (age 60 and over), contact: If you need to talk to someone about suspected abuse of an adult at risk (age 18 to 59), contact: If you need contact … clothing, medical or dental care. • Financial Exploitation - Can include fraud, coercing someone to give against their will, theft, fiscal agent misconduct, forgery, etc. COMMON … -
Chapter 55: Application of Wisconsin Adult Protective Services Law and Adults-at-Risk Related Statutes
… to alter legal or official documents, such as a will or title, with the intent to defraud someone, or to show an altered document to someone and pretend it is genuine, knowing that the document is forged. Forgery also includes, … transaction card without permission, to then use it, and/ or to give it or sell it to someone else. Financial transaction cards include credit, debit, ATM and similar cards. E. … -
Adult Protective Services (APS) and Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) Guidelines
… to the EA/AAR/APS agency. In an emergency, call 911. If there is reason to believe that someone is at imminent risk of serious harm, contact law enforcement immediately. Each ADRC … makes decisions on reporting to the EA/AAR/APS unit. If ADRC staff have reason to believe that someone is being abused, neglected or exploited, they may want to discuss the case with other … -
Adult Protective Services: Avoiding Scams
… to a stranger. Home repair schemes are common across the nation. Before you give any money to someone who comes to your door, talk to your neighbors or trusted family members. Also, ask to … -
APS: Telemarketing
… contact the National Adult Protective Services Association . Telemarketing calls might be someone trying to scam you or your loved ones. Keep in mind these DOs and DON’Ts for dealing with … -
Confidentiality of Information Regarding Adults-At-Risk
… policies and practices. Consult your supervisor. You may be the custodian, or maybe it is someone else. 3. Additional protection is provided in section 895.46, Wis. Stats., which requires … -
Adult Protective Services (APS) Doing Our Part - Wisconsin Tribal Nations
… and need others to advocate on their behalf. By making a report, you may be able to connect someone to the support they need. APS helps by assessing each individual’s unique needs, then … -
Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation: What to Look For (PDF, 144 KB)
… or non-communicative. • Being anxious, trembling, agitated, fearful, or scared of someone or something. • Being overly worried that his or her conversation with you will get back … -
Safety NetWorks #6 - July 2008
… can make the elder adult/adult at risk unwilling or unable to petition for him or her self. If someone other than the elder adult/adult at risk petitions for a restraining order, that person … -
Safety NetWorks #8 - October 2008
… in the approved plan proved to be ineffective. Informal caregiver or natural support person is someone who provides services or supports, above the level of room and board, to a person who …