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APS Reporting
If you, or someone you know, might be at risk of Elder/Adult abuse, please contact us at
608-741-3600 or 855-741-3600 (Toll-Free)
or by
Email: adrc@co.rock.wi.us
Business Hours: Monday-Friday / 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
If you contact us outside of business hours, you may leave a message, and someone will contact you the next business day.
Click here to Report Suspected Abuse of an Adult or Elder.
What is Elder/Adult Abuse?
- Physical Abuse-Injury as a result of hitting, slapping, kicking, pushing, starving, shoving, burning, or drugging
- Emotional Abuse-Name-calling, threatening, scaring, harassing, destroying property, or not allowing to visit with family/friends.
- Sexual Abuse-Touched inappropriately or forced to take part in a sexual act.
- Neglect-A caregiver fails to provide basic needs, such as food, housing, clothing, medical or dental care, or leaves an elder alone and no longer provides adequate supervision.
- Self-Neglect-Inability to eat, obtain food, dress, bathe, take medications, or maintain a clean, livable home.
- Financial Exploitation-Caregiver, friend, neighbor, or unauthorized user takes money or possessions or forces the signing or changing of legal documents,
- Power of Attorney, deeds, wills or life insurance policies.
Common Signs of Elder/Adult Abuse
What to Look For?
- Unexplained or reported injuries, bruises, cuts, burns, broken bones, welts or scars
- Expresses fear or concern about a family member or caregiver, or hesitation to talk when that person is present
- Vulnerability due to cognitive, physical, or sensory impairments that limit the ability to make reasoned decisions
- Unsanitary living conditions; dirt, bugs, soiled bedding and clothes
- Poor hygiene, weight loss, poor skin condition, malnutrition, or dehydration
- Disappearance of money, possessions, or assets, or unexplained withdrawals, forged signature on checks, or misuse of debit/ATM cards