Report Elder Abuse

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Elder Abuse Is a Crime

Report Abuse

Report Elder Abuse

Report elder abuse to the RI Office of Healthy Aging, 24/7.

Elder abuse is a crime.

All Rhode Islanders are mandated by law to report known or suspected elder abuse, neglect, or exploitation. Reports can be made anonymously. All reports and reporters are confidential.

Additional Resources

There are also reporting hotlines for suspected abuse of residents of long-term care facilities and vulnerable adults.

Vulnerable Adults

Call the BHDDH Quality Assurance Hotline to describe suspected abuse of adults, 18 years or older, who suffer from physical or mental incapacitation that restricts the ability to perform normal daily living activities.