Vermont's families are safe, nurturing, stable, and supported
Vermont's families are safe, nurturing, stable, and supported
Z All Vermonters are healthy and safe
Z outdated language, replaced 2017: Vermont's Elders and People with Disabilities and People with Mental Conditions Live with Dignity and Independence in Settings they Prefer
Vermonters are safe in their homes and communities
Vermonters are safe from harm
VERMONT'S FAMILIES ARE SAFE, NURTURING, STABLE, AND SUPPORTED
Vermont families are safe, stable, nurturing, and supported
VERMONT'S FAMILIES ARE SAFE, NURTURING, STABLE, AND SUPPORTED
VERMONT'S FAMILIES ARE SAFE, NURTURING, STABLE, AND SUPPORTED
Rate of substantiated cases of abuse, neglect and exploitation of vulnerable adults per 1,000 vulnerable adults (by state fiscal year)
Current Value
0.42
Definition
Story Behind the Curve
This population indicator shows the estimated rate of abuse, neglect, and exploitation of vulnerable adults. This rate is related to both motive and opportunity of perpetrators; the vulnerability of victims; the state of the Vermont economy; education of the public and stakeholders; challenges within families including stresses on caregivers and caregiver support services; individual support of vulnerable adults; effective screening, training, and oversight of paid caregivers; effective practices at financial institutions to prevent or identify financial exploitation; effective reporting, investigation, and substantiation/prosecution at Adult Protective Services.
Partners
People who report suspected abuse, neglect, and exploitation, including both mandatory and non-mandatory reporters. This includes vulnerable adults, family members, friends, neighbors, volunteers, staff of local health and human service agencies, and staff of banks and financial institutions.
What Works
Education and training of the public on identifying and reporting helps to encourage both prevention and early reporting of suspected abuse, neglect and exploitation of vulnerable adults.
Strategy
Notes on Methodology
Updated September 2023.
Numbers of substantiations are from DAIL DLP Adult Protective Services, by state fiscal year. DAIL DLP produces a current estimated rate using the total estimated number of vulnerable adults (with disabilities) in Vermont from the US Census American Commuity Survey Table S1810 ACS 1-year estimates.