Information to help guide those who seek to pursue civil legal action related to maltreatment or exploitation of vulnerable adults, including links and contact information.
A list of some of the crimes that may be charged in cases involving elder abuse, including statutory citations and a summary of the elements of the crime.
Case studies excerpted from The Legal Framework (Chapter 6) intended to illustrate some of the potential civil actions an older adult or the adult’s representative may consider pursuing in situations involving elder abuse.
A brochure for professionals to use to educate members of the public on identifying and responding to elder abuse. The brochure contains a fillable form into which users can insert local contact information. To print as a foldable brochure, choose the option to “print on both sides of paper” and to “flip on short edge” options from your printer’s settings.
A summary overview of several laws that require reporting related to suspected abuse, neglect, and exploitation of older adults, including more detailed information regarding specific reporting requirements applicable to employees and volunteers in mental health, developmental disability, and substance abuse facilities. The guide also includes phone numbers for all 100 county social services agencies in North Carolina.
A high-level overview of the APS process in North Carolina, beginning with a report of abuse, neglect, or exploitation to the county social services agency.
A summary of key confidentiality laws that apply when different components of the adult protection system want to share information with one another.
A brief overview of legal and practical alternatives to guardianship of the person and of the estate that empower surrogate decision makers to act on an older adult’s behalf.
A summary of some techniques to consider when interviewing older adults in connection with elder abuse cases and links to additional resources.
A step-by-step review of the process that must be followed by the court when appointing a guardian for an incompetent person, beginning with the filing of a petition. It includes references to relevant court forms.