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Gun Violence or "Red Flag" Restraining Order
You can ask for a firearms restraining order against a close family member if you are afraid they may hurt themselves, or another person, with a gun. This resource has more information on how to ask for these orders from a judge. This also has information for people accused of domestic violence who have been served restraining orders.
California Long-Term Care Ombuds Programs: Assistance for People in Long-Term Care
Ombudsman Resources in CA
Contacting Adult Protective Services to Report Abuse of Seniors or Dependent Adults
This page has information on how to report abuse, neglect, or exploitation to county Adult Protective Services agencies.
Elder and Dependent Adult Abuse
You can ask for an elder or dependent adult abuse restraining order.
Recognizing and Reporting Elder Abuse
This page has definitions of different kinds of elder abuse, indicators and signs of abuse, and how to report elder abuse.
Report Elder or Dependent Adult Abuse with Adult Protective Services (APS)
Adult Protective Services
Ask for a Fee Waiver if you can't afford filing fees
In most cases, you have to pay a fee to file papers with the court. If you can’t afford the filing fee, you can ask the court for a “fee waiver” in order to file for free. With a fee waiver, you also may not have to pay for certified copies, sheriff's service of process fees, or other costs related to starting a case, such as the cost for a court reporter to be at your trial.
Gun Violence or "Red Flag" Restraining Order
You can ask for a firearms restraining order against a close family member if you are afraid they may hurt themselves, or another person, with a gun. This resource has more information on how to ask for these orders from a judge. This also has information for people accused of domestic violence who have been served restraining orders.
National Elder Fraud Hotline
If you or someone you know has been a victim of elder fraud, help is standing by at the National Elder Fraud Hotline. 833–FRAUD–11 or 833–372–8311 Monday–Friday, 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. eastern time English/Español/Other languages available
Recognizing and Reporting Elder Abuse
This page has definitions of different kinds of elder abuse, indicators and signs of abuse, and how to report elder abuse.
California Long-Term Care Ombuds Programs: Assistance for People in Long-Term Care
Ombudsman Resources in CA
Contacting Adult Protective Services to Report Abuse of Seniors or Dependent Adults
This page has information on how to report abuse, neglect, or exploitation to county Adult Protective Services agencies.
Report Elder or Dependent Adult Abuse with Adult Protective Services (APS)
Adult Protective Services
Protecting the Elderly From Financial Abuse
What should you do if you suspect financial abuse?
Protect Yourself from Fraud and Financial Abuse
Seniors: Protect yourself from fraud and financial abuse! Be vigilant, be observant. Physical or financial abuse will continue so long as no one knows about it.
Report Elder or Dependent Adult Abuse with Adult Protective Services (APS)
Adult Protective Services
Ask for a Fee Waiver if you can't afford filing fees
In most cases, you have to pay a fee to file papers with the court. If you can’t afford the filing fee, you can ask the court for a “fee waiver” in order to file for free. With a fee waiver, you also may not have to pay for certified copies, sheriff's service of process fees, or other costs related to starting a case, such as the cost for a court reporter to be at your trial.
California Long-Term Care Ombuds Programs: Assistance for People in Long-Term Care
Ombudsman Resources in CA
Contacting Adult Protective Services to Report Abuse of Seniors or Dependent Adults
This page has information on how to report abuse, neglect, or exploitation to county Adult Protective Services agencies.
Elder and Dependent Adult Abuse
You can ask for an elder or dependent adult abuse restraining order.
Protecting the Elderly From Financial Abuse
What should you do if you suspect financial abuse?
Protect Yourself from Fraud and Financial Abuse
Seniors: Protect yourself from fraud and financial abuse! Be vigilant, be observant. Physical or financial abuse will continue so long as no one knows about it.
Recognizing and Reporting Elder Abuse
This page has definitions of different kinds of elder abuse, indicators and signs of abuse, and how to report elder abuse.
Report Elder or Dependent Adult Abuse with Adult Protective Services (APS)
Adult Protective Services