Thus, by reporting abuse, victims' and abusers' needs can be identified and services implemented to reduce those stresses that lead to elder abuse. The principal purpose of investigation is prevention, to offer to the elderly person those services, which might relieve their abuse and deter recurrence. The focus of intervention is to maintain the client in the least restrictive environment. Under the law, persons are protected since they are reporting in good faith. Both the reporting person and the victim's names are kept confidential.
Every child is unique.
All children need love, attention, and care. Some need special attention and care. This is why the La Crosse County Human Services' Long Term Support Section offers services to families and their children who are disabled. Two primary services are offered while having service coordinators who can help you understand and plan for your child's support needs. It identifies those children who may have developmental difficulties.