Reporting Adult Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

 

Who Should Report?

It is the law that any person who has reasonable cause to believe that a disabled person is in need of Protective Services must report the case to the county Social Services Department (N.C.G.S. 108A-102).  The reporter’s identity is kept confidential.  You may file a report anonymously if you wish.

 

How are reports made?

Telephone, write or visit the Stokes County Department of Social Services when you have information about a disabled adult being abused, neglected, or exploited.  You should give the following information pertaining to the disabled adult:

Þ Name, Age, and Address of the disabled Adult

Þ Name and Address of Caretaker (if applicable)

Þ Nature of abuse, neglect, and/or exploitation

Þ Other Pertinent Information

 

Phone Number:

336-593-2861 from 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. on business days

After hours and holidays call 911.

 

Mailing Address:

Stokes County Department of Social Services

P O Box 30

Danbury, NC  27016

 

Street Address:

1010 Main Street

Danbury, NC  27016

Reporting Adult Protective Services