Chapter 7 - Crimes against persons - Unit 2 - Lesson 5

Question 1

Abuse of an elderly person or disabled adult

Answer 1

suspect knowingly subjects an elderly person or disabled adult to behavior that could result in the physical or psychological harm or death

Question 2

Neglect of an elderly person or disabled adult

Answer 2

suspect willfully fails to provide the care, supervision, and services necessary to maintain the physical or mental health of an elderly person or disabled adult, or fails to protect the victim from abuse, neglect, or exploitation by another person.

Question 3

Exploitation of an elderly person or disabled adult

Answer 3

takes or attempts to take a victim’s property, funds, or assets

abuses a special relationship between them and the victim that results in an unauthorized seizure or other qualifying social, financial, or physical hardship or neglect suffered by the victim

Question 4

INITIAL RESPONSE TO ELDERLY OR DISABLED ADULT
INCIDENTS…Things to look for

Answer 4

• Does it appear that someone is taking care of the person?
• Do you smell urine or feces on the person or in the room?
• Do you smell rotting food?
• Can you find enough food in the kitchen and refrigerator?
• Is the person receiving regular medical care?

Question 5

API

Answer 5

Adult protective investigator…Should the API have reason to believe a situation presents a risk of death or serious injury and is unable to obtain consent for access to a premise, they can conduct an emergency forcible entry without a court order.

Question 6

REPORTING REQUIREMENTS

Answer 6

Like child abuse, the Florida Statutes require everyone to report any suspicion or knowledge of the abuse, neglect, or exploitation of vulnerable adults, disabled adults, and elderly persons by calling the DCF Abuse Hotline.