Alabama Resources
Abuse is a painful reality for thousands of Alabama’s elderly and disabled adults. The hidden problem of adult abuse is on the rise as elders are living longer and requiring more care from others.
- Alabama Adult Protective Services investigated 4,754 reports of abuse during 2004.
- More than half of all investigations (53%) were substantiated, and one of every two victims was age 65 or older.
- Most allegations in 2004 pertained to neglect (77%). Allegations were also made in connection with adult abuse (16%) and financial exploitation (15%).
State Government Agencies
- Alabama Adult Protective Services
- Alabama Department of Senior Services
- Alabama Medicaid Agency
- Alabama Office of Attorney General, Family Protection Unit
Help Lines and Hotlines
- Alabama Adult Abuse Hotline 1-800-458-7214
- Local Elder Abuse Reporting Numbers
- Alabama Attorney General's Victim Assistance Hotline 1-800-626-7676
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