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Morrison County proclaims June 2026 Vulnerable Adult Abuse Awareness and Prevention Month after staff report 307 suspected reports
Summary
Human Services staff asked the board to adopt a proclamation noting 307 suspected reports of abuse of elderly or disabled residents in 2025; the board approved the proclamation by voice vote and urged residents to report concerns and support adult protective services.
Morrison County commissioners on Tuesday adopted a proclamation designating June 2026 as Vulnerable Adult Abuse Awareness and Prevention Month after Human Services staff described their work responding to suspected abuse and exploitation.
Aaron Stein, Human Services supervisor for the county’s adult protection team, introduced staff and said the county’s adult protection unit handles screening, intake and response for reports. The proclamation noted “suspected abuse was reported 307 times on Morrison County residents who are elderly or have disabilities in 2025.”
Stein explained the county uses state screening tools to identify categorical and functional vulnerability and that reporters do not need to determine whether someone meets the technical definition: “They can simply call and make a report,” he said, describing the agency’s role in screening and connecting people to services.
Commissioners praised the staff’s work during public remarks. Commissioner Moran asked for clarification on who determines whether a resident is a vulnerable adult; Stein described the distinction between categorical vulnerability (for example, residents of a licensed facility) and functional vulnerability (cognitive impairment or memory loss) and said state Department of Human Services tools guide the assessment.
Commissioner Casper thanked the team and described the work as “dignity”‑preserving for residents. Commissioner Lamir moved to adopt the proclamation; Commissioner Casper seconded. The board adopted the proclamation by voice vote.
The proclamation urges residents to work together to reduce abuse and neglect of adults who are elderly or have disabilities and highlights that many cases the county sees involve self-neglect and financial exploitation. Staff asked community members to report suspected abuse so the county can screen cases and connect people to services.
The board invited the Human Services team forward to mark the proclamation and encouraged public awareness of available reporting pathways. The proclamation will be part of county outreach during June.
