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WHAT CAN BE DONE? -If You Suspect Abuse REPORT IT: Certain professions (such as police, medical and social service professionals) are "mandatory reporters," and must report even their suspicions of possible physical or financial abuse or neglect. Financial institutions must report any suspicious financial i� activity if the customer is age 62 or older. Reports are made to Adult Protective Services. Reporters' names are kept confidential. During this initial call, the caller will often , be told whether Adult Protective Services can accept the report. If a report is accepted, do not be surprised if Adult Protective Services can not tell you the status of the investigation — this is confidential, just as the reporter's identity is. Whether the Adult Protective Services criteria can be met or not, anyone who is aware of or even suspects elder abuse is strongly encouraged to call Adult Protective Services and make a report. If your report is not accepted and you see or suspect abuse again, Please, CALL AGAIN. If the situation is a crisis, do not hesitate to call the police. The phone numbers are on the back of this booklet. GET HELP: At -Home Assistance Tf you need to get a caregiver- abuser OUT of your house, most likely you'll be needing a little help — with personal care, housekeeping or rides to doctors' appointments or to the grocery store. Whether or not you want to report your situation to the first responders (police and Adult Protective Services), you can still arrange in -home help. Start by calling your Aging and Disability Resource Center, 961 -8626. WHAT CAN BE DONE? - If YOU are a Victim ofAbuse? GET HELP: Intervention Adult Protective Services and the police are both first responders" and can arrange short -term protection for any vulnerable adult in immediate or imminent danger. Sometimes this takes the form of arranging for emergency services to come to the home- sometimes the victim needs to be re- located, at least temporarily. Police, island -wide, Call 935 -3311 (in any emergency, call 911) Adult Protective Services, East -side, Call 933 -8820 West -side, Call 327 -6280 Remember, this is "crisis intervention" help, limited in scope and duration (usually no longer than a few months). JORDlwarED ERVICES. 961 -8777 Remember, whenever possible, the Aging A and Disability Resource Center's goal is to arrange for services that will allow you to stay at home. i M