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Ignorance of the law is not an excuse for inaction when someone’s safety is at stake. If you work with older adults you need to educate yourself about elder abuse. | Ignorance of the law is not an excuse for inaction when someone’s safety is at stake. If you work with older adults you need to educate yourself about elder abuse. | ||
Another useful document provided by the Public Guardian and Trustee is called ''Decision Tree: Assisting an Adult Who is Abused, Neglected or Self Neglecting'' and the related videos (See | Another useful document provided by the Public Guardian and Trustee is called ''Decision Tree: Assisting an Adult Who is Abused, Neglected or Self Neglecting'' and the related videos (See Section [[Sources_and_Resources_for_Adult_Guardianship_(15:VII)|VII. Sources and Resources]]). | ||
=== 1. Designated Agencies === | === 1. Designated Agencies === | ||
