Government,
Family
Jan. 3, 2023
The elder abuse act and its expansion to address isolation
This article and self-study test will review who is protected, the types of abuse covered, who can petition for relief, and the types of orders that can be obtained from judges.
The Elder Abuse and Dependent Adult Civil Protection Act (EADACPA) was enacted to prevent the recurrence of abuse of elders and dependent adults. (Welf. & Inst. Code, § 15657.03(c).) The EADACPA provides petitions may be brought to protect persons from abuse, and effective Jan. 1, 2023, the statute was expanded to alleviate abuse that was exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic in the form of isolation. This article and self-study test will review who is protected un...
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