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All people regardless of age or ability deserve justice




All people regardless of age or ability have the right to live their lives with justice, dignity and respect, free from abuse of any kind. Unfortunately, far too many older adults and people with disabilities in the United States are abused, neglected or financially exploited. The Administration for Community Living is committed to developing systems and programs that encourage justice and prevent abuse from happening, protect people from abusive situations, and support people who have experienced abuse to help them recover. This website highlights four programs funded by the Administration for Community Living’s Office of Elder Justice and Adult Protective Services. For more information on these programs, click on the links below.

Adult Protective Service Technical Assistance Resource Center

APS TARC is a national resource center which provides resources, education, and networking to APS programs in order to promote excellence in the delivery of Adult Protective Services.

 
 
 
 
National Center On Law and Elder Rights

NCLER is a national resource center for the legal services and aging and disability networks, focused on the legal rights of older adults. NCLER provides free case consultation assistance for attorneys and professionals seeking more information to help older adults.

 
National Center On Elder Abuse

NCEA is a national resource center that provides the latest information regarding research, training, best practices, and resources on abuse of older adults and adults with disabilities for professionals and the public.

 
 
 
 
National Adult Maltreatment Reporting System

NAMRS is a repository of summary and de-identified data from state Adult Protective Services programs.  The goal of NAMRS is to provide consistent, accurate national data on the exploitation and abuse of older adults and adults with disabilities, as reported to APS agencies.