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Beaufort County DSS highlights elder abuse awareness month
WASHINGTON, N.C. (WNCT) — Beaufort County Department of Social Services observes Elder Abuse Awareness Month.
June marks Elder Abuse Awareness Month and Beaufort County DSS is encouraging people to help raise awareness around elder abuse, neglect and exploitation.
According to a press release, 'Beaufort County DSS receives and evaluates local reports of elder abuse to determine if protective services are needed. Social workers analyze the details of each case and work with the affected individual and their family to identify and prevent problems that contribute to elder abuse. A social worker can initiate court action as necessary to protect a vulnerable adult and mobilize essential services on behalf of the adult.'
If you witness any form of elder abuse or suspect that such abuse has taken place, contact yourlocal DSS to file an Adult Protective Services report. Call 911 if there is an immediate need forprotection. APS reporting is kept confidential. Your name will not be disclosed if you report acase of elder abuse.
To file an Adult Protective Services report in Beaufort County, call 252-975-5500 and request tospeak with Adult Services intake. Beaufort County DSS's physical address is 632 W. Fifth St.,Washington, NC 27889.
Reporting cases of elder abuse is a critical step to help alleviate elder abuse and improve thelives of older adults.
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