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1 CARRIE EMBREE, ELDER RIGHTS CHIEF Call 888-729-0571 to report Elder Abuse Aging and Disability Services Division

2 Elder Protective Services Program NRS 200.5093 mandates that Aging and Disability Services Division receive and investigate reports of abandonment, abuse, neglect, exploitation and isolation of older persons, defined as 60 years or older; Licensed Social Workers; Investigations and Interventions; Investigation commences within 3 working days of the report; Law Enforcement and Emergency Responders ; Law Enforcement Referrals; Crisis Call Center. Call 888-729-0571 to report Elder Abuse

3 In SFY 15, ADSD Received 6,421 Reports of Elder Abuse Approximately 1 in 4 Reports are Substantiated Call 888-729-0571 to report Elder Abuse

4 SFY 15 - Percent of Elder Abuse by Residence Call 888-729-0571 to report Elder Abuse

5 The Importance of Education: For Every One Report of Abuse, Five go Unreported* Call 888-729-0571 to report Elder Abuse * As reported by the Administration on Aging in 2013

6 SFY 15 - Percent of Elder Abuse by Allegation Call 888-729-0571 to report Elder Abuse

7 SFY 15 - Percent of Elder Abuse by Gender Call 888-729-0571 to report Elder Abuse

8 SFY 15 - Percentage of Elder Abuse by Persons of Interest (Excluding Self) Call 888-729-0571 to report Elder Abuse

9 Ancillary Services Emergency Funds Forensic Accounting Specialist Forensic Medical Specialists Homemaker Services Mental Capacity Evaluations Temporary Assistance for Displaced Seniors (TADS) Call 888-729-0571 to report Elder Abuse

10 Case Samples Questions

11 FOR MORE INFORMATION ON ELDER ABUSE TRAINING, PLEASE CONTACT: CARRIE EMBREE ELDER RIGHTS CHIEF (775) 687-0517 CLEMBREE@ADSD.NV.GOV Elder Abuse Training Call 888-729-0571 to report Elder Abuse

12 Report Elder Abuse! To report suspected elder abandonment, abuse, neglect, exploitation or isolation, call: Las Vegas/Clark County (702) 486-6930 Statewide/Other Areas (888) 729-0571 For more information see: Elder Protective Services http://adsd.nv.gov/Programs/Seniors/EPS/EPS_Prog/ Elder Abuse Prevention Training http://nevadaadrc.com/component/k2/item/744-elder-abuse-prevention- training-e-learning-path Call 888-729-0571 to report Elder Abuse


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