Adult Protection System

This manual serves as a foundational legal resource for public officials working to address adult abuse, neglect, and exploitation.

This primer illustrates some of the connections and workflows that can exist in North Carolina’s adult protection system.

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.