Adult Protection
Social Development
Overview
Provides services to seniors and adults with disabilities who are victims of abuse or neglect. Abuse can be physical, sexual or mental cruelty. Neglect can be self-neglect or caused by others.
Eligibility
Toutes les situations où il y a raison de croire qu'un adulte est négligé ou maltraité font l'objet d'une enquête. Si des services sont requis et que la capacité mentale d'un client ne lui permet pas de le reconnaître et d'accepter ces services, le Ministère peut demander au tribunal de lui accorder l'autorisation légale de protéger les personnes vulnérables.
Description
Once abuse or neglect is confirmed, appropriate services are offered, and may be provided through Adult Protection or another departmental program if voluntarily accepted by the client. A mentally competent client does have the right to refuse services if he/she so chooses.
Financial exploitation is not recognized in the Family Services Act as abuse at this time. Therefore, individuals acting on behalf of the Minister do not have the authority to intervene in situations involving financial exploitation unless it is accompanied by abuse or neglect as defined in the Act.
Adult Protection referrals can be made 24 hours a day 7 days a week by calling the closest Regional Office.
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Tracadie-Sheila
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