What is the Elder and Dependent Adult Civil Protection Act?

In California, the Legislature has adopted a set of laws which are collectively known as the Elder and Dependent Adult Civil Protection Act . Welf. & Inst. Code Section 15600 et seq. In California, elder abuse encompasses various forms of mistreatment of individuals aged 65 and older, while dependent adult abuse refers to similar abuses against adults […]

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