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Elder and Dependent Adult Abuse
Adult Services Division
Every year, thousands of at-risk adults are victims of abuse and/or neglect. This is unacceptable. Adult Protective Services (APS) is here to fight for you and your loved ones.
Starting January 1st, 2022, Riverside County Adult Protective Services will serve clients 60 years of age and older, as well as dependent adults ages 18-59. We intervene and assist elder or dependent adults to alleviate physical, sexual, and financial abuse, neglect, isolation, abandonment, abduction, and mental suffering.
If you suspect an older or dependent adult is being abused or neglected, call APS’ 24-hour, 7-day a week hotline at (800) 491-7123. APS social workers respond to reports of elder and dependent adult abuse. Our in-person response system is available anytime.
If you are a mandated reporter and need to report suspected abuse or neglect, visit our online reporting portal. Click below to learn more about support for victims of adult abuse and available resources to prevent abuse.
C.A.R.E. Program
For victims, C.A.R.E. coordinates with the Multi-Disciplinary Elder Abuse Teams to bring professionals together and provide wrap-around services of aid. Click the following link to hear more: When Trust is a Weapon brochure.
Want to connect with the C.A.R.E. Program? Email CARE@Rivco.org
Attendees at the 2022 Elder and Dependent Adult Abuse Symposium can click on the links below to download training materials for the event. Users can select full slides and/or slides that allow attendees to take notes on them.
*Note: this section is currently under construction
| Training Session | Speaker Name | Full Slide | Note Slide |
|---|---|---|---|
Bridging the Gap: How Agencies and Law Enforcement Can Work Smarter, Not Harder | Maureen DuMouchel, JD | ||
| Where are My Keys? Is it Dementia? | Dr. Wael Hamade, MD, FAAFP, AGSF Geriatric Medicine Division Chair, Associate Professor UCR SOM Associate Director Riverside County EAFC RUHS, Medical Center | ||
| Maximizing Long-Term Cognitive Growth in Older Adults | Tania Rodriguez Graduate Student University of California, Riverside | ||
| Cause and Manner of Death in the Elder/Dependent Adult Population: Notes from the Coroner's Bureau | Jolie Rodriguez, M.D. Forensic Pathologist Riverside County Sheriff – Coroner’s Office | ||
| A Case Study: Prosecuting Neglect of a Demented Elder by an IHSS Care Provider | Janet Hasegawa Deputy District Attorney Economic Crimes Team/Elder Abuse/Special Prosecutions Riverside County District Attorney’s Office; Alisha Willett Social Services Practitioner III Riverside County DPSS, Adult Services Division | ||
| Protection from Flawed Fiduciaries – “I Care a Lot” | Sheri Gulino Probate Director Superior Court of California, Riverside County | Training Full Slide-Click Here | |
| Phones and Internet Scams: Robbing the Elderly of their Life's Work | Michael Browning Supervising Special Agent Homeland Security Investigations | ||
| San Diego Elder Justice Task Force: Combatting Elder Scams Collaboration between District Attorney, FBI, local law enforcement and APS to address large scam networks | Scott Pirrello Deputy District Attorney San Diego County District Attorney Felix Salazar District Attorney Investigator, San Diego County District Attorney | Not Available | Not Available |
| The Effective Use of a Forensic Accountant in Elder Abuse Cases | David Wall, JD, CPA, CFE Forensic Account Riverside County District Attorney’s Office Diane Zimmerman, CFE Forensic Account Riverside County District Attorney’s Office | Training Full Slide-Click Here | |
| Skin and Wounds 101 | Heidi Fellows, RN, MSN, CWOCN Wound Care Nurse Coordinator RUHS, Medical Center | Training Full Slide-Click Here | Training Full Slide-Click Here |
| A Fresh Look at Fraud: Susceptibility, Tactics, and Outcomes Secondary to Financial Elder Abuse | Stacey Wood, Ph.D., ABPP Molly Mason Jones Chair, Psychology Associate Professor of | Training Full Slide-Click Here | |
| How the Riverside County EAFC (Elder Abuse Forensic Center) Can Assist with your Investigation | David Franklin, Psy.D., M.H.A. Neuropsychologist Director of the Riverside County EAFC Director of the Comprehensive Sports Concussion Program | Training Full Slide-Click Here | |
| Financial Elder Abuse 101 | Maureen Mouchel, JD Deputy District Attorney IV Riverside County District Attorney’s Office David Allen Deputy District Attorney Riverside County District Attorney’s Office | ||
| Grief, Depression, and Suicidality in Older Adults | Chante Brooks, MSW Staff Development Officer Riverside County DPSS – Staff Development | ||
| Riverside County Sheriff, Public Administrator’s Office: Managing Someone’s Life After Death | Natasha L. Rangel, MPA Assistant Public Administrator Riverside County Sheriff Public Administrator |
Multi-Disciplinary Teams
Social workers, mental health experts, doctors, and legal experts have forged multidisciplinary teams to address complex cases. Through a holistic approach, these teams help safeguard at-risk adults and bring justice to those who’ve been harmed. The support provided includes home visits by physicians, mental health providers and social workers who work with seniors and dependent adults to ensure they get the appropriate support they need to stay safe and secure in their homes. Learn more about the team’s approach by watching this video.