The person on call is a member of the Adult Protection Team. An adult protection social caseworker will respond by the next working day in a crucial situation or within 3 working days in other situations. Abuse, exploitation, and neglect are often caused by caregivers or family members. In Boulder County, over 200 incidents of abuse, exploitation, or neglect are reported each year. In Colorado, approximately 4,000 incidents of elder and adult abuse, exploitation, or neglect are reported each year to Departments of Social Services.
Many more cases go unreported.
To be free from mistreatment of any kind. To be free from physical, emotional, or verbal threats. To request and get proper, timely help. To report anyone who threatens you or causes you harm in any way. To be treated with dignity and respect.