The Protective Service Program conducts investigations and provides services to abused individuals to prevent further injury. Most professionals who provide services to individuals with disabilities are mandated by state law to report situations of suspected abuse. Individuals who report a case of suspected abuse are protected from civil suit by Massachusetts law.
Abuse can exist in different forms and in different combinations.
Problems of physical abuse, neglect, emotional abuse and sexual abuse are not uncommon. While difficult to confront, these situations can be resolved with professional help. Unfortunately, many of these problems seldom go away by themselves and often get worse as time goes on. MRC has staff available 24 hours a day. Protective Service intervention can prevent suffering, and perhaps, even save a life.