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Find answers to questions about being a mandated reporter of Elder / Dependent Adult Abuse
Are you a mandated reporter of Elder / Dependent Adult Abuse?
>Enter your state to find out if you need to report Elder / Dependent Adult Abuse and neglect.
Are you a mandated reporter of Elder / Dependent Adult Abuse
Federal laws such as the Elder Justice Act and state laws throughout the U.S. require certain individuals to report the abuse, neglect, and exploitation of elderly adults.
Elder / Dependent Adult Abuse Training
Elder abuse can have a devastating impact on some of our community’s most vulnerable members, particularly those with memory concerns. How can you support seniors who you suspect may be victims of elder abuse? Are you required to report your suspicions to the authorities?
For mandated and voluntary reporters of elder abuse, understanding how to identify suspected abuse and how to report when appropriate can help victims receive crucial aid. Learn how to find training for reporters of elder abuse in your state.
What is Elder / Dependent Adult AbuseTraining?
Elder abuse training provides reporters with the information they need to understand how and when they are required to file a report for suspected elder abuse. The circumstances under which a mandatory reporter must make a report vary from state to state, making training essential.
Typically, elder abuse reporting laws require professionals such as health professionals, psychologists, social workers, etc. to report suspected incidences of elder or dependent adult abuse.
