Adult Protective Services Resources

• NC Adult Protective Services - Our Mission is to Keep North Carolina’s Most Vulnerable Adults Safe from Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation.
• Prevent Elder Abuse - The National Center on Elder Abuse provides readers with "12 Things Everyone Can Do to Prevent Elder Abuse."
• Signs of Elder Abuse - Here are some signs of elder abuse everyone should know.  
• Prevenir el Abuso de Ancianos - 12 Cosas que Todos pueden Hacer para Prevenir el Abuso de Ancianos.
•  Señales de Abuso de Ancianos - Las siguientes son algunas señales de abuso de ancianos que todos debemos conocer.

HISTORY OF WORLD ELDER ABUSE AWARENESS DAY (Observed June 15^th Annually)

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, or WEAAD, is an annual initiative launched on June 15, 2006, by the International Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse and the World Health Organization. In its 66/127 resolution, the United Nations General Assembly designated that date as World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, a day in which the entire world voices its opposition to any form of abuse of the older generation.

WEAAD aims to provide an opportunity for communities around the world to promote a better understanding of the abuse older people suffer by raising awareness of the cultural, social, economic, and demographic processes affecting them. Elder abuse is one of the least investigated types of violence and does not get addressed in national action plans as frequently as other key social issues.

The UN International Plan of Action described elder abuse as a public health and human rights issue. Globally we have an aging population, with the number of older people in the world expected to be 1.4 billion by 2030. Research suggests that 4 to 6 percent of the elderly suffer from some kind of abuse, most of which go unreported. This day is to make sure we remain focused on our elders, ensuring they lead a life of high quality and dignity.

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What is adult mistreatment?

· Abuse: The willful infliction of pain, injury, or mental anguish. Purposefully withholding necessary care.

· Neglect (self-neglect or by a caregiver): Not receiving care necessary to maintain mental or physical health.

· Exploitation: The illegal or improper use of a disabled adult or the elderly person’s resources by another, for their own profit or advantage.

Adult Protective Services (APS) provides services to disabled adults, 18 years of age or older who are alleged to be abused, neglected, or exploited. APS evaluates a screened-in allegation of abuse neglect, or exploitation to determine if an elderly or disabled adult needs protection.

To report abuse, neglect or exploitation of elderly or disabled adults Monday-Friday 7:30 am-5:30pm Call 919-560-8588

To report abuse, neglect or exploitation of elderly or disabled adults when the agency is closed or on holidays, call 984-243-1280.

Does my name stay confidential if I report abuse?

· Yes, by law a reporter’s name is not allowed to be shared. You may also choose to remain anonymous.

Adult Protective Services (APS) is mandated by N.C. General Statute 108A to evaluate reports of abuse, caretaker neglect, self-neglect and/or exploitation of residents that:

· are 18 years of age or older who reside in Durham County.

 · are disabled, meaning the consumer cannot complete daily activities or handle his/her affairs or protect interests.

· are being abused, neglected by caretaker(s), self-neglecting and/or exploited.

· have no one willing, able and responsible to obtain essential services.

· unable and unwilling to obtain essential services him or herself.