To: Board of Supervisors
From: Social Services
Meeting Date: June 7, 2022
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Bekkie Emery |
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463-7761 |
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Stephen White |
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467-5868 |
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Item Type: Consent Agenda |
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Agenda Title:
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Adoption of Proclamation Recognizing June 2022 as World Elder and Dependent Adult Abuse Prevention Awareness Month in Mendocino County
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Recommended Action/Motion:
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Adopt Proclamation recognizing June 2022 as Elder and Dependent Adult Abuse Prevention Awareness Month in Mendocino County; and authorize the Chair to sign same.
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Previous Board/Board Committee Actions:
Previous proclamations for Elder and Dependent Adult Abuse Prevention Awareness Month were adopted by Mendocino County Board of Supervisors in June 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2021.
Summary of Request:
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) was launched on June 15, 2006, by the International Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse and the World Health Organization at the United Nations. Its purpose is to provide an opportunity for communities around the world to promote a better understanding of abuse and neglect of elder persons and dependent adults by raising awareness of the cultural, social, economic, and demographic situations affecting elder and dependent adult abuse and neglect.
California has expanded the idea of WEAAD and now dedicates the entire month of June to Elder and Dependent Adult Abuse Prevention Awareness. Research shows that one in ten elder or dependent adults are victims of abuse or neglect. It also shows abuse is severely unreported, with agencies receiving one report of abuse for nearly every twenty-four cases of abuse. Education regarding what elder and dependent adult abuse is and how to report it is an important step towards making California safer for all people.
In 2021, Mendocino County Department of Social Services, Adult Protective Services (APS), received 1224 reports of suspected elder or dependent adult abuse through various methods including our toll free number 1-877-327-1799. Of the 1224 reports received, 775 individuals required a full investigation and short-term case management to set up services and a safety net to prevent further harm. These reports were from all sectors and areas of the county. APS social workers respond to reports 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Educating the public about elder and dependent adult abuse means that more people will become aware of the issue in its many forms and provides a wider safety net for some of the most vulnerable members of our communities.
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Return to staff for alternative handling.
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CEO Liaison: Executive Office |
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CEO Review: Yes |
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CEO Comments:
FOR COB USE ONLY
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Executed By: Atlas Pearson, Deputy Clerk II |
Final Status:Adopted |
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Date: June 13, 2022 |
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