Advocates encourage reporting of elder abuse
Wednesday, April 16th, 2008.
Gainesville, GA – In observance of National Victims’ Rights Week, the Georgia Department of Human Resources is urging people to report suspected cases of elder abuse.
"Elder abuse is still underreported," [Barbara Pastirik, aging coordinator with the Department of Human Resources Adult Protective Services,] said. "I think we have a big challenge ahead of us. But people need to understand that we work under extreme confidentiality, and the reporting source is never given out."
Gainesville, GA – In observance of National Victims’ Rights Week, the Georgia Department of Human Resources is urging people to report suspected cases of elder abuse.
"Elder abuse is still underreported," [Barbara Pastirik, aging coordinator with the Department of Human Resources Adult Protective Services,] said. "I think we have a big challenge ahead of us. But people need to understand that we work under extreme confidentiality, and the reporting source is never given out."
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