How do I report the abuse of an older person or a person with a disability?

If someone is immediate danger, call 911.

Two programs are available in Delaware to handle reports of suspected abuse, neglect or exploitation of infirm or disabled adults.  Which program you contact depends on whether or not the victim lives in a licensed long term care facility.

• To report a case of suspected abuse, neglect, or exploitation of an older person or a person with a disability who does not live in a licensed long term care facility (for example, the person lives in his or her own house or apartment; in a group home; or in an unlicensed adult foster care home), contact the Adult Protective Services Program.
• To report a case of suspected abuse, neglect or exploitation of a resident of a long term care facility (for example, a nursing home or assisted living facility), contact the Division of Long Term Care Residents Protection .