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What is the National Center on Law and Elder Rights (NCLER)?

Welcome to the Help Desk for North Carolina adult protection multidisciplinary teams (MDTs). The purpose of the Help Desk is to create a space where all members of the adult protection community can access information and direct questions related to establishing and maintaining strong MDTs. We know that across the state MDTs are in various stages of development. Some counties have fully functioning MDTs. Some counties want to re-invigorate their efforts and some counties haven’t gotten off the ground yet with your team. The Help Desk is here for all of you – every community, and everyone who participates in the MDT.

We want you to contact us when you are facing challenges. You may want ideas about how to strengthen your team. Or perhaps you need coaching on taking your first steps in forming an MDT. Some of you may need help managing dynamics among your team members or maybe you need to access specific legal expertise in managing a current case. The Help Desk is here to support you in all of these situations. Simply reach out via email or phone to connect with us.

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Below you will find a compilation of frequently asked questions we’ve received at the Help Desk, organized by subject matter.

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Adult Protective Services
Civil Legal Interventions
Confidentiality
Criminal Investigation and Prosecution
Financial Institutions
Guardianship
Multidisciplinary Teams
Powers of Attorney
Supports and Services
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Thursday, August 24, 2023 - 3:41 pm
Authored by
kpreston@sog.unc.edu

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The National Center on Law and Elder Rights (NCLER) provides aging and disability communities with the tools and resources they need to serve older adults with the greatest economic and social needs. A centralized, one-stop shop for legal assistance, NCLER provides legal training, case consultations, and technical assistance on legal systems development. Justice in Aging administers NCLER through a contract with the Administration for Community Living’s Administration on Aging.

NCLER offers a range of services to APS professionals, including training and technical assistance. These services help APS professionals better understand and address legal issues affecting older adults, such as abuse, financial exploitation, guardianship, and more.

APS professionals can reach out to NCLER for technical assistance when they have questions or need guidance on legal matters concerning older adults.  Visit the NCLER website for information on upcoming training events, webinars, and available resources, or to sign up for their newsletter.   

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