This unit protects and assists adults, age 18
and older, who are:
abused, neglected, or exploited, or any combination thereof,
and
who are endangered as a result of lack of capacity or impaired
from mental or physical disease or defect as these terms are defined
by Arkansas Statute.
Adult Protective Services (APS):
acts as an advocate for adult Arkansans who are endangered and
are impaired or lack capacity.
searches for the least restrictive living alternative for individuals
who are not capable of providing self care.
strives to involve the adult requiring services, as well as the
family, in the decision making process.
provided technical assistance 179 times concerning abuse inquiries
in 2002.
investigated 2,993 referrals of suspected abuse of adult Arkansans
in 2002.
Information regarding the reporter of a referral is confidential and will not
be revealed.
1-(800) 482-8049
is available 24 hours a day for statewide reporting.
Division of Aging and Adult Services Herb Sanderson, Director PO Box 1437 - Slot S-530 Little Rock AR 72203-1437 Telephone: (501) 682-2441 Fax: (501) 682-8155
