How To Report Elder Abuse in Ohio

The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) handles cases of elder abuse in the state. The Child and Family Services (CFS) office in each county has an Adult Protective Services section that investigates all accusations of abuse, including physical, sexual and emotional abuse, as well as neglect and exploitation. The Ohio Coalition for Adult Protective Services (OCAPS) is a nonprofit organization that works with the state by providing resources to eliminate elder abuse. If you know about a case or cases of elder abuse, it's important that you report it immediately.

Instructions

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  Visit the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services website. Click on the "Contact Us" link on the bottom right side of the page.

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  Click on the "Customer Service Phone Numbers - County" link, then click on the "Agency Short Phone List" link.

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  Call the phone number for your county or the county where the abuse is taking place. Tell the receptionist that you need to report a case of elder abuse.

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  Look up the phone number for your county's CFS office in your local phone book. It should be listed in the Government section under the ODJF listing. Call the number and report the abuse.

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  Visit the OCAPS website and click on the "Contact Us" link on the top right side of the page. The phone number, email address and physical address will appear and you can use any option to report abuse.

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  Visit or call your local police station and report elder abuse. The police can notify Adult Protective Services and investigate any illegal activities.