APS investigates reports of abuse, neglect, and exploitation of adults aged 60 and over and incapacitated adults over 18 years of age and provides services when persons are found to be in need of protective services. The goal of APS is to protect a vulnerable adult's life, health, and property without a loss of liberty. When this is not possible, APS attempts to provide assistance with the least disruption of life style and with full due process, protection, and restoration of the person's liberty in the shortest possible period of time. APS seeks to achieve simultaneously and in order of importance: freedom, safety, and minimal disruption of lifestyle and least-restrictive care.

To report suspected financial exploitation or other kinds of abuse to the elderly or adults with a disability, call your local department of social services or the Virginia Department of Social Services' 24-hour, toll-free Adult Protective Services hotline at: (888) 832-3858.

• APS Minimum Training Standards (PDF)
• APS Policy (PDF)
• APS Power Point (PDF)
• Abuse Hurts At Any Age (brochure) (PDF)
• Assisted Living Facility (ALF) Assessment Manual (PDF)
• Indicators of Abuse (PDF)
• Prevent Financial Exploitation: Financial Institutions (brochure) (PDF)
• Prevent Financial Exploitation: Seniors (brochure) (PDF)
• Quick Facts - Adult Services Programs (PDF)
• Signs of Abuse (PDF)
• Signs of Abuse (Spanish) (PDF)
• Summary of APS Legislation (effective 07/01/2004) (PDF)