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Child Abuse Information
Signs and Symptoms of Child Abuse
(Separate Website)
A listing of physical and behavioral indicators of child abuse and neglect. For a more extensive list, call the Childhelp USA® National Child Abuse Hotline, 1-800-4-A-CHILD® (1-800-422-4453).
By: Childhelp USA
What is Child Abuse?
(Separate Website)
Helpful information about child abuse and neglect from the University of Hawai'i Center on the Family.
By: University of Hawai'i - Center on the Family
Resolving Nursing Home Problems
(Separate Website)
Information on nursing home oversight and how to report institutional abuse in a nursing home. Also contains links to further information.
By: American Association of Retired Persons (AARP)
What is Elder Abuse?
(Separate Website)
General information on the major types of elder abuse and common risk factors for abuse. Please keep in mind that this is general information only. Currently, elder abuse is defined by state laws, and state definitions vary considerably from one jurisdiction to another in terms of what constitutes the abuse, neglect, or exploitation of the elderly.
By: National Center on Elder Abuse (NCEA)
Where Can I Go to Report Elder Abuse?
(Separate Website)
This document, prepared by the National Long Term Care Ombudsman Resource Center, explains 10 state agencies and entities that may help with nursing home abuse and neglect issues, and gives the names, addresses, and phone numbers of the directors of each such agency or entity for every state.
By: National Long Term Care Ombudsman Resource Center
How to Obtain a Temporary Restraining Order in Kauai This brochure provides information on how to obtain a Temporary Restraining Order in Kauai.
By: Legal Aid Society of Hawai`i - Kauai
How to Obtain a Temporary Restraining Order in Maui and Oahu This brochure provides information on how to obtain a Temporary Restraining Order in Maui and Oahu.
By: Legal Aid Society of Hawai`i - Honolulu
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