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Accepts complaints and reports of adult/elder abuse and neglect and initiates investigations.

Investigates suspected abuse or exploitation of an older or disabled adult.

receives and investigates reports of abuse, neglect, self-neglect, exploitation, and isolation/abandonment for vulnerable adults and elders within the jurisdiction of the Navajo Nation.

Accepts reports of incidents when there are concerns about abuse or exploitation of a disabled or older adult.

Investigates abuse or neglect of people with disabilities in residential, treatment, and correctional facilities.

Investigates signs of emotional and verbal abuse through unexplained bruising, withdrawal and passivity, low self esteem, neglect such as dehydration, abandonment, malnourishment, and soiled clothing. Self neglect such as failure to maintain medical appointments, lack of glasses, dentures, hearing aids, exploitation such as the disappearance of possessions, overcharged home repairs, inadequate living environment, forced control of finances, little or no money for food and basic necessities.