Get Ma Disabled Persons Protection Commission Abuse Reporting Form 2009-2025

Completing the MA Disabled Persons Protection Commission Abuse Reporting Form online is an essential step in reporting any suspected abuse or neglect of persons with disabilities. This guide will provide you with clear instructions to help you navigate each section of the form, ensuring that you provide the necessary information accurately and efficiently.

Follow the steps to complete the form with ease.

1. Click ‘Get Form’ button to access the reporting form and open it in your preferred document editor.
2. Fill in the reporter information section. You will need to provide your name, occupation, agency, address, and both your telephone number and an alternate telephone number.
3. Provide detailed information about the alleged victim of abuse. Include their name, address, telephone number, date of birth or approximate age, gender, preferred language or communication needs, and their disability. Additionally, specify what assistance the person requires due to their disability.
4. Describe the alleged abuse in detail. Outline the incident of suspected abuse or neglect, including relevant names, dates, times, and any preceding events to give context.
5. Address any injuries sustained by the victim by detailing the size, shape, and location of these injuries and indicate if medical treatment was required.
6. Discuss any emotional injuries and how these have impacted the victim’s daily functioning.
7. If the alleged abuse is sexual in nature, specify whether the police were notified and whether medical treatment was provided.
8. Identify the person responsible for the care and supervision of the victim at the time of the incident. Include their name, telephone number, and relationship to the victim.
9. Outline whether there was anything that the caretaker could have done to prevent the incident.
10. Fill in the alleged abuser's information, including their name, contact details, address (if known), relationship to the victim, and the nature of care or assistance they provide.
11. List any collateral individuals or agencies that are involved with or knowledgeable about the victim and include their respective details.
12. Clarify if the alleged abuser still has access to the victim and what steps have been taken to protect the victim from further incidents.
13. Indicate the current location of the alleged victim and provide details for additional protective measures, if necessary.
14. Confirm whether an oral report has been filed. If not, you are encouraged to call the provided hotline number to do so. Specify the date and time the oral report was made if applicable.
15. Finally, don’t forget to attach any additional information if required, sign the form, and include the date and time.

Complete the MA Disabled Persons Protection Commission Abuse Reporting Form online to ensure that the necessary actions are taken to protect individuals in need.