Reporting Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation
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How do you recognize abuse, neglect and exploitation?
Who should report? It is the law that any person who has reasonable cause to believe that a disabled person is in need of
Protective Services must report the case to the county Social Services Department (N.C.G.S. 108A-102). The reporter’s identity is
kept confidential!
How are reports made? Telephone, write, or visit the Forsyth County Dept. of Social Services when you have information about a
disabled adult being abused, neglected or exploited. You should give the following information pertaining to the disabled adult:
- Name, Age, Address of the disabled Adult
- Name and Address of Caretaker (if applicable)
- Nature of abuse, neglect, exploitation
- Other Pertinent Information
| Phone: |
(336) 703-3503
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
After hours and holidays call 911 |
| Mailing Address: |
Forsyth County Dept. of Social Services
P.O. Box 999
Winston-Salem, NC 27102 |
| Street Address: |
741 Highland Avenue
Winston-Salem, NC 27101 |
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