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ADULT PROTECTIVE SERVICES (APS) | COUNTY OF SANTA CRUZ HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT ADULT AND LONG-TERM CARE

ADULT PROTECTIVE SERVICES (APS)

The County of Santa Cruz Human Services Department's Adult Protective Services (APS) provides intervention services to protect elderly or dependent adults from abuse, neglect, or exploitation. We support older and disabled adults who may be experiencing physical assault or abuse, domestic and/or family violence, sexual assault or abuse, bullying (verbal, cyber, or physical), stalking, harassment, neglect, identity theft or fraud, financial crime or scams.

County APS agencies investigate reports of abuse of elders and dependent adults who live in private homes, apartments, hotels, hospitals, or who are, or soon will be, experiencing homelessness. We support older and disabled adults regardless of status-if you are experiencing homelessness; are an immigrant; identify as LBGTQIA+; are a Veteran, have a physical or mental disability; or if you have limited English language proficiency.

What's Here

Crime Victim/Witness Counseling
Adult Protective Intervention/Investigation
Elder Abuse Counseling
Elder/Dependent Adult Abuse Reporting
Elder Abuse Hotlines
Home Rehabilitation Programs
Crime Witness Support
General Crime Victim Assistance

SENIOR LEGAL SERVICES | SENIOR LEGAL SERVICES

SENIOR LEGAL SERVICES

SLS serves residents age 60 and older in Santa Cruz and San Benito counties by offering legal advice, advocacy, and representation in the following areas.

landlord/tenant relations
mobile home park issues
age discrimination
elder abuse
Medicare and Medi-Cal denials
care facilities and nursing home
social security
consumer issues
limited estate planning

What's Here

Protective/Restraining Orders
Elder Law
Elder/Dependent Adult Abuse Reporting
Senior Advocacy Groups
Legal Information Services
General Legal Aid
Senior Housing Information and Referral
Elder Abuse Counseling

ADULT PROTECTIVE SERVICES (APS) | COUNTY OF SANTA CRUZ HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT ADULT AND LONG-TERM CARE

ADULT PROTECTIVE SERVICES (APS)

The County of Santa Cruz Human Services Department's Adult Protective Services (APS) provides intervention services to protect elderly or dependent adults from abuse, neglect, or exploitation. We support older and disabled adults who may be experiencing physical assault or abuse, domestic and/or family violence, sexual assault or abuse, bullying (verbal, cyber, or physical), stalking, harassment, neglect, identity theft or fraud, financial crime or scams.

County APS agencies investigate reports of abuse of elders and dependent adults who live in private homes, apartments, hotels, hospitals, or who are, or soon will be, experiencing homelessness. We support older and disabled adults regardless of status-if you are experiencing homelessness; are an immigrant; identify as LBGTQIA+; are a Veteran, have a physical or mental disability; or if you have limited English language proficiency.

What's Here

Crime Victim/Witness Counseling
Adult Protective Intervention/Investigation
Elder Abuse Counseling
Elder/Dependent Adult Abuse Reporting
Elder Abuse Hotlines
Home Rehabilitation Programs
Crime Witness Support
General Crime Victim Assistance

DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S VICTIM/WITNESS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM | COUNTY OF SANTA CRUZ OFFICE OF THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY

DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S VICTIM/WITNESS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

Victims/survivors services: Advocate, Legal services, Child Care/Transportation to attend services or court proceedings.
Legal Services: Help preparing Victim impact statements, information about the mechanics of court proceedings, Court accompaniment services, Support understanding in criminal justice processes, Filing police reports, Support with gathering & providing relevant documentation.
Financial Services: Victim Compensation (VOCA), Financial restitution, Support with funeral expenses.

Serve victims/survivors who are impacted by the following crimes: Adult Physical Assault (includes aggravated and simple assault);Adult sexual assault;Adults sexually abused/assaulted as children;Arson;Bullying (Verbal, Cyber, or Physical);Burglary;Child Physical Abuse or Neglect;Child Pornography;Child sexual abuse/assault;Domestic and/or Family Violence;DUI/DWI Incidents;Elder Abuse or Neglect;Hate Crime: Racial/religious/gender/sexual orientation/other;Human trafficking: labor;Human trafficking: sex;Identity theft/fraud/financial crime;Kidnapping (non-custodial);KAdult Physical Assault (includes aggravated and simple assault);Adult sexual assault;Adults sexually abused/assaulted as children;Arson;Bullying (Verbal, Cyber, or Physical);Burglary;Child Physical Abuse or Neglect;Child Pornography;Child sexual abuse/assault;Domestic and/or Family Violence;DUI/DWI Incidents;Elder Abuse or Neglect;Hate Crime: Racial/religious/gender/sexual orientation/other;Human trafficking: labor;Human trafficking: sex;Identity theft/fraud/financial crime;Kidnapping (non-custodial);Kidnapping (custodial);Mass violence (domestic/international);Other: vehicular victimization (e. g. hit and run);Robbery;Stalking/harassment;Survivors of homicide victims;Teen dating victimization;Terrorism (domestic/international);Otheridnapping (custodial);Mass violence (domestic/international);Other: vehicular victimization (e. g. hit and run);Robbery;Stalking/harassment;Survivors of homicide victims;Teen dating victimization;Terrorism (domestic/international)

Serve victims/survivors who are: Currently under supervision (probation/parole);Experiencing Homelessness;Immigrant/refugees/asylum seekers;LGBTQ+;Undocumented;Veteran;Victim with disabilities: Cognitive/physical/mental;Victim with limited English proficiency;Other

What's Here

Spouse/Intimate Partner Abuse Counseling
Crime Victim Compensation
Non-Emergency Medical Transportation
Post Disaster Legal Counseling Services
Elder/Dependent Adult Abuse Reporting
Burial/Cremation Expense Assistance
Parent Abuse Counseling
Elder Abuse Counseling
Legal Information Services
Child Abuse Counseling
Disaster Survivor Inquiries
Crime Witness Support
Crime Victim/Witness Counseling
Adult Child Abuse Survivor Counseling
Court Ordered Victim Restitution Services
Adult Child Sexual Abuse Survivor Counseling
Crime Victim Accompaniment Services
Crime Victim Notification Services
General Crime Victim Assistance

SENIOR LEGAL SERVICES | SENIOR LEGAL SERVICES

SENIOR LEGAL SERVICES

SLS serves residents age 60 and older in Santa Cruz and San Benito counties by offering legal advice, advocacy, and representation in the following areas.

landlord/tenant relations
mobile home park issues
age discrimination
elder abuse
Medicare and Medi-Cal denials
care facilities and nursing home
social security
consumer issues
limited estate planning

What's Here

Protective/Restraining Orders
Elder Law
Elder/Dependent Adult Abuse Reporting
Senior Advocacy Groups
Legal Information Services
General Legal Aid
Senior Housing Information and Referral
Elder Abuse Counseling

SENIOR LEGAL SERVICES | SENIOR LEGAL SERVICES

SENIOR LEGAL SERVICES

SLS serves residents age 60 and older in Santa Cruz and San Benito counties by offering legal advice, advocacy, and representation in the following areas.

landlord/tenant relations
mobile home park issues
age discrimination
elder abuse
Medicare and Medi-Cal denials
care facilities and nursing home
social security
consumer issues
limited estate planning

What's Here

Protective/Restraining Orders
Elder Law
Elder/Dependent Adult Abuse Reporting
Senior Advocacy Groups
Legal Information Services
General Legal Aid
Senior Housing Information and Referral
Elder Abuse Counseling