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APS Law Enforcement and Legal Professional Toolkit

Purpose

Intended Audience and Use: This Toolkit was created for the Illinois legal professional audience with a focus on law enforcement and attorneys. IDoA encourages trainers or individuals of these professions to use the Toolkit as a training, reference, research or learning tool. IDoA encourages users to share this guide with appropriate professionals who may benefit from learning how best to serve adults who have experienced abuse, neglect, or exploitation.

Introduction Outreach
Visit the Adult Protective Service Program webpage.

Resources

This information has been excerpted from the Adult Protective Services Illinois Law Enforcement and Legal Professional Toolkit, copyright 2023, produced by the Illinois Department on Aging under grant number HHS-2019-ACL-AOA-EJSG-0350 from the Administration for Community Living at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Washington, D.C. 20201.
 
 
  • Informative Webinar Links for all Legal Professionals
Webinar Presenter Materials
Clients with Diminished Capacity  (1:25:45) Tammy Evans, ARDC

PPT Slides
Ethics of Guardianship (1:47:57) Barry Lowy, Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission PPT Slides
Financial Exploitation from Prosecutor’s Perspective (1:34:23) Page Ulrey, King County Prosecutor’s Office PPT Slides
Collaborative Responses to Financial Exploitation (1:31:04) Page Ulrey, King County Prosecutor’s Office PPT Slides
Undoing Undue Influence (1:28:17) Lisa Nerenberg, California Elder Justice Coalition PPT Slides
Resources/Handouts

Contact

Make an APS Report

Call 1-866-800-1409
711 (TRS).
Lines open 365 days, 24/7. 
Reporters name is always confidential.
Locate a Provider

Locate your local older adult or adult with disability providers.
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Interested in further APS Training for your agency?  
Disclaimer: All content provided is for informational purposes only, and should not be considered legal advice. The viewer is advised to check the recording date or a webinar and check for changes to any referenced laws.
 

General Resources List