Arkansas Resources
Aging is a natural process, abuse is not. In spite of the headway that has been made in explaining how and why elder abuse occurs, it still remains a poorly understood problem in our state. No simple definition can encompass its many aspects. Elder mistreatment may be an act of commission (abuse) or omission (neglect). It may be an intentional act, that is, a conscious attempt to inflict suffering, or it may be unintentional because of inadequate knowledge, infirmity, or laziness on the part of the person responsible. Now is the time to stop it…Stop ignoring the abuse and neglect….You can make a difference! ...Arkansas Adult Protective Services
State Government Agencies
- Arkansas Adult Protective Services
- Arkansas Get Care Program
- Arkansas Division of Aging and Adult Services
- Arkansas Long Term Care Ombudsman
- Arkansas Office of Attorney General
- Elder Abuse: Domestic/Community 1-800-332-4443 or 1-800-482-8049
- Find Adult Protection Services Staff supporting your area
- Nursing Home Abuse/Long Term Care
- Office of Long Term Care Investigations: 1-800-582-4887
- In Pulaski County: 501-682-8425
- Fax: 501-682-1967, Attention Complaint Unit
- E-mail: complaints.OLTC@arkansas.gov
- Arkansas Domestic Violence/Battered Women Hotline: 1-800-332-4443
Laws and Regulations
- Ark. Code Title 5, Chpt. 28 Abuse of Adults
- Ark. Code §§ 9-20-101-121 Adult Maltreatment Custody Act
- Ark. Code 12-12-1701-1721 Adult and Long Term Care Facility Resident Mistreatment Act
- Ark. Code §§ 20-33-201-212 Criminal Record Checks for Persons Caring for the Elderly