Adult Defensive Services. Our goal would be to market life without any damage while respecting choice that is individual.

Adult Defensive Services. Our goal would be to market life without any damage while respecting choice that is individual.

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Adult Protective Services (APS) is specialized in serving susceptible adults. We investigate reports about abuse, abandonment, neglect, self-neglect and exploitation of susceptible grownups in Washington State. We collaborate along with other agencies to provide protective services as required.

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With This Web Web Page

  • Recognize signs and symptoms of Adult Abuse
  • Who’s considered an adult that is vulnerable?
  • What’s the procedure for APS investigations?
  • Will there be any such thing APS won’t have the authority to accomplish?
  • Where could I find out more?

Recognize signs and symptoms of Adult Abuse

  • Neglect and Self-Neglect:
    • Not enough food and water
    • Dirty clothing and alterations in individual hygiene
    • Unusually home that is messy
    • Insufficient medicine
  • Financial Exploitation:
    • Fundamental requires maybe maybe not met
    • Bills perhaps not compensated
    • Unexplained economic modifications
    • Uncommon acquisitions
  • Physical Abuse:
    • Bruises, black colored eyes, and welts
    • Broken bones, cuts, and sprains
    • Unexpected changes in behavior
    • Caregiver refusal to leave adult alone
  • Mental Abuse:
    • Threatening significant damage
    • Derogatory names, insults, profanity, and ridicule
    • Harassment and humiliation
  • Intimate Abuse:
    • Uncommon bruising on legs and chest
    • Unexplained STDs
    • Withdrawn from social interactions and panic disorder
    • Unexplained behavior modifications

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