ADULT PROTECTIVE SERVICES
Reporting Abuse
Utah law (62A-3-305) mandates any person who has reason to believe that a vulnerable adult is being abused, neglected, or exploited must immediately notify Adult Protective Services or the nearest law enforcement office.
How to Report
Please call 911 if there is an emergency
Causing harm or injury, attempting to cause harm or inappropriately using physical restraint, medication or isolation that could cause harm to a vulnerable adult is illegal and must be reported.
By Telephone
Monday - Friday
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
1-800-371-7897
Report Online 24/7
It's fast and easy.
Click this link to use the online abuse reporting form.
Physical and Sexual Abuse
Emotional and Verbal Abuse
Do you know a vulnerable adult who is being intimidated, threatened, isolated, coerced or harassed?
Caretaker Neglect
Caretakers assume the responsibility to provide a vulnerable adult with care, food, shelter, clothing, supervision, etc. Failing to do so is considered neglect.
Know the signs
Multiple bruises in various stages of healing
Unexplained fractures, abrasions and lacerations
Multiple injuries
Withdrawn, passive
Low self-esteem or loss of self-determination
Know the signs
Low self-esteem or loss of self-determination
Withdrawn, passive, fearful
Know the signs
Malnourished or dehydration
Deserted or abandoned
Inappropriate or soiled clothes
Over or under medicated
Lack of glasses, dentures or other aides if usually worn
Unattended
Self Neglect
Self-Neglect occurs when a vulnerable adult is no longer able to care for their own well-being or provide basic necessities, due to mental or physical impairment.
Exploitation
Obtaining or using (unjustly or improperly) a vulnerable adult’s funds, credit, assets or other property, by deception or intimidation, is against the law.
Know the signs
Over or under medicated
Social isolation
Malnourished or dehydration
Unkempt appearance
Lack of glasses, dentures or other aides if usually worn
Failure to keep medical appointments
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Disappearance of possessions
Forced to sell house or change one's will
Overcharged for home repairs
Inadequate living environment
Unable to afford social activities
Forced to sign over control of finances
No or little money for food, clothes or other necessities
1-800-371-7897
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