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Claiborne County Commission adopts elder-abuse awareness resolution
Summary
Res. 2019-048, passed June 17, calls attention to elder-abuse forms and warning signs and instructs residents to report suspected abuse to 911, local police, the district attorney, or Adult Protective Services.
The Claiborne County Commission passed Resolution 2019-048 raising awareness about elder abuse and listing common forms and warning signs, including physical abuse, sexual abuse, emotional abuse, confinement, passive neglect, willful deprivation and financial exploitation.
The resolution cites national demographic data and prevalence estimates included in the text and directs anyone who witnesses or suspects elder abuse to call 911 in emergencies, contact local law enforcement or the district attorney, and file a complaint with Adult Protective Services at reportadultabuse.dhs.tn.gov.
Why it matters: the resolution is nonbinding but is intended to increase public awareness and provide clear reporting paths for suspected elder abuse in the county.
Res. 2019-048 was approved by voice vote and is recorded in the meeting minutes.
