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In Texas, during 2004, Adult Protective Services completed 61,342 investigations of abuse, neglect, or exploitation involving vulnerable adults. Of these, 44,694 were confirmed.
State Government Agencies
- Texas Adult Protective Services
- Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services
- TTexas Long Term Care Ombudsman
- Texas Office of Attorney General
- Tex. Hum. Res. Code Ann., Chpt. 48 Investigations and Protective Services for Elderly and Disabled Persons
- Tex. Admin. Code ยง 40.19-705 Adult Protective Services
- Elder Abuse: Domestic/Community
1-800-252-5400 or (512) 834-3784 - Nursing Home Abuse/Long Term Care
1-800-458-9858 - Abuse in Hospitals, Psychiatric Hospitals, and Other Medical Facilities
1-888-973-0022 - Abuse of Persons Receiving Mental Health/Mental Retardation Services
1-800-647-7418 - Domestic Violence Hotline
1-800-799-SAFE or 1-800-799-7233
- Texas Department of Family and Protective Services: Protecting Vulnerable Adults: It Begins With You
- Texas Abuse Reporting System
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