February Special Feature
A new resource has been created to assist Illinois law enforcement and legal professionals on how best to serve adults who have experienced maltreatment. The APS Law Enforcement and Legal Professional Toolkit includes information that covers the Illinois APS Program, applicable Illinois laws and statutes, and how to collaborate with the APS Program.
Who is the intended audience?
- Law enforcement
- City attorneys/legal aids
- Prosecutors
- Judges
Purpose of the toolkit?
- Learn how best to work with adults who are at risk of maltreatment
- Learn about the Illinois APS Program
- Learn about applicable Illinois laws and statues related to adult maltreatment
- Use as a resource for leading or creating trainings specific to Illinois law enforcement and legal professionals
- Encourage collaboration amongst the APS Program and legal professionals
Toolkit Contents:
- Recorded webinars with handouts on topics including signs of maltreatment, diminished capacity, guardianship, trauma-informed legal services, financial exploitation, undue influence
- Roll call videos for law enforcement on what is APS, Ombudsman Program, Multi-disciplinary teams, and Fatality Review Teams
- Resource lists
- Who to contact for more information
How to Access and promote the toolkit:
- Web address: https://ilaging.illinois.gov/protectionadvocacy/law-enforcement-and-legal-professional-toolkit.html
- QR Code:
Any additional questions? Feel free to reach out to Terry Haynor at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or Jennifer Roberts at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.