Carol Mitchell, Adult Protective Services

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If you think about abuse, child abuse is often quite visible and the public has become educated on domestic violence, but elder abuse often happens behind closed doors, often at the hands of family members.

When allegations of abuse or neglect are made, what's the process of investigation?

Carol Mitchell is the Program Manager of Adult Protective Services in Orange County, California.  We met through UC Irvine's Dr. Laura Mosqueda. Carol and Laura meet weekly together with other interested parties from law enforcement, mental health and shelter advocates to review cases of adults in jeopardy. If you suspect abuse call the Adult Protective Services hotline: 1-800-451-5155.