Virginia Resources
On abuse, neglect, and exploitation
AARP Virginia: AARP offers information on upcoming events, legislative advocacy and financial exploitation.
Adult Protective Services Online Reporting Portal: Virginia Adult Protective Services (APS) has launched an innovative and secure APS Report Portal which allows anyone to submit, in their own words, a report of adult maltreatment in Virginia to the appropriate local department of social services. This portal is ONLY for a report of suspected ADULT abuse, neglect, or exploitation that is NOT an emergency.
The Central Virginia Task Force on Domestic Violence in Later Life: The Central Virginia Task Force on Domestic Violence in Later Life is a multi-disciplinary local partnership of organizations working since 1998 to raise awareness and improve the community response to women aged 50 and older who experience domestic, sexual, or family violence.
Greater Augusta Coalition Against Adult Abuse: The mission of GACAAA is to promote safe communities free from abuse, neglect, and exploitation by identifying and utilizing coalition resources through partnerships, community action, education, and advocacy and to address circumstances that make adults vulnerable.
Safety Connector: The Safety Connector allows individuals to find information about elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation, and connect to local, state, and national services and supports.
VCU College of Health and Professions - Virginia Center on Aging - Elder Justice Learning & Research Hub: The Elder Justice Learning and Research Hub at VCU’s Virginia Center on Aging addresses the abuse of adults 50 years of age and older across Virginia, and nationally. They bring professionals together from diverse fields, such as law enforcement, victim advocacy, social services, the faith community, criminal justice, housing, healthcare, aging services, and more. They have compiled information for individuals to learn how to safeguard against, and respond to elder abuse. They have also compiled a range of resources to guide and support professionals and allies.
VCU College of Health Professions - Virginia Center on Aging - Elder Mistreatment Training Hub: The Abuse in Later Life Project has developed this hub of resources for health care practitioners. Curated with invaluable guidance from providers within the field of health care, this hub provide information about elder mistreatment in an easily shareable platform.
Virginia Association of Area Agencies on Aging: The VAAAA provides information to help individuals find their local Area Agency on Aging, Senior Medicare Patrol, and additional resources for older adults, caregivers, and professionals.
Virginia Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services: The Adult Protective Services (APS) Division’s programs prevent and protect adults from abuse, neglect, and exploitation, and enhance the independence of older adults and individuals with disabilities.
Virginia Division for the Aging: The Division for Aging Services helps older Virginians live as independently as possible by coordinating and providing services to help them maintain their dignity and security. The website provides information that aging Virginians, caregivers and their families can use in making important decisions about their lives and the lives of their loved ones.
Virginia Poverty Law Center: Virginia Poverty Law Center (VPLC) is a nonprofit organization committed to breaking down systemic barriers that keep low-income Virginians in the cycle of poverty through advocacy, education, and litigation.
Virginia Navigator: Virginia Navigator has a directory of over 26,000 local, statewide, and national programs and services.
Virginia Sexual Assault Forensic Examiner Programs: State-wide map of sexual assault forsenic examiner programs.
Online Training
Free, online training for mandated reporters of adult abuse.
To take the training, ADS5055 Mandated Reporters: Recognizing and Reporting Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation of Adults, click here.