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Physical Abuse For Elderly In San Diego
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Reporting Abuse Call 911 if a life-threatening situation is happening. Call 800-339-4661 to report elder or dependent adult abuse. Mandated reporters may use the LEAPS Intake Report to make a referral.
If you have been the victim of abuse, exploitation, or neglect, you are not alone. Many people care and can help. Please tell your doctor, a friend, or a family member you trust, or call the Eldercare Locator help line immediately. You can reach the Eldercare Locator by telephone at 1-800-677-1116.
Their identity can remain confidential. If you are not a mandated reporter, you can choose to report elder abuse in California anonymously.
In California, elders are defined as persons 60 years and older. Under California law, elder abuse can be both criminal and civil. Civil law defines elder abuse as physical abuse, neglect, financial abuse, abandonment, isolation, abduction, or other treatment resulting in harm, pain or mental suffering to an elder.
In California, elder abuse charges can lead to the following: A fine of $2,500 or to six-digit values. Imprisonment in county jail (for misdemeanors) Incarceration in state prison (for felonies)
If you or someone you know is a victim of elder or dependent abuse, contact the San Diego County Sheriff's Office at (858) 868-3200. If you would like more information on the Take Me Home program, please visit the following link.
Once you have reported elder abuse, the appropriate authorities will investigate the situation to gather evidence and assess the severity of the abuse. This may involve interviews with the victim, the alleged perpetrator, and any witnesses.
Learn 5 Ways to Help Prevent Elder Abuse Learn the signs. Be on the lookout for physical and emotional abuse, as well as signs of financial abuse, neglect, or abandonment. Prevent isolation. Call or visit your loved ones and check on them regularly. Provide information. Be a friend. Spread the message.
California Adult Protective Service Agency: call (833) 401-0832 or visit the APS website for a list of county APS contacts. Attorney General's Elder and Dependent Adult Abuse Hotline: (888) 436-3600. Long-Term Care Ombudsman/CRISISline: (800) 231-4024.