Elder and dependent adult abuse is at an epidemic level in the United States. In California, many professions are now legally designated as mandated reporters in an effort to help combat this increasing problem. This reporting responsibility is a serious one and can pose ethical dilemmas for mandated reporters. This training will address the signs to look for to identify elder abuse, the problems facing mandated reporters in elder abuse situations, the process for reporting, and help you to understand how, when, and where to report suspected abuse or neglect as well as what to expect after your report has been made.
