Disabled Persons Protection Commission
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Some individuals with disabilities can be vulnerable to abuse, neglect or mistreatment. Massachusetts has in place professionals and systems that can protect and assist those individuals. Report abuse or ask questions at the
DPPC TELEPHONE HOTLINE: (800) 426-9009
You can learn more about this safety and protection service at the Massachusetts Government webpage found at the link below:
There are various kinds of potential abuse:
- Physical – Physical abuse refers to the use of physical force against someone in a way that injures or causes pain to that person.
- Sexual – Sexual abuse occurs when someone is forced to engage in unwanted, unsafe, or degrading sexual activity or exploitation without their express permission or knowledge.
- Financial – Financial abuse is the illegal or improper use of another person’s funds, property or assets without their express permission or knowledge, by a person in a position of trust.
- Neglect/Omission – Neglect or omission occurs when someone responsible for the care and well-being of another fails to provide for the basic daily living needs of that person resulting in, or placing them at risk of, serious physical or emotional injury.
- Emotional – Emotional abuse may be verbal or non-verbal, and occurs when someone is attempting to control another person through threatening, humiliating, or intimidating actions.
- Mistreatment – Mistreatment refers to the use of medications or treatments, isolation or physical or chemical restraints which harms or creates a substantial likelihood of harm
The flyer attached shows ways to contact the Disabled Persons Protection Commission to report abuse. Please share this information freely.
