Next the person calls an abuse hotline or state or local APS office to report suspicion where priority response time is assessed. If it is an emergency it is immediately sent to the police or medical staff in their area. However, sometimes it does not meet the NCEA’s requirements and it the person is given information on a more appropriate agency. When it is time for the report to be responded to a caseworker will assess the victims risk factor. After that the caseworker will assess if the victim has the capability to understand their risks and if they can give informed consent to investigate
Next the person calls an abuse hotline or state or local APS office to report suspicion where priority response time is assessed. If it is an emergency it is immediately sent to the police or medical staff in their area. However, sometimes it does not meet the NCEA’s requirements and it the person is given information on a more appropriate agency. When it is time for the report to be responded to a caseworker will assess the victims risk factor. After that the caseworker will assess if the victim has the capability to understand their risks and if they can give informed consent to investigate