Adult Protective Services
when a person can't manage their own financial affairs they might be in a..
conservatorship
aggressive pressure or intimidation
harassment
help for individuals address emotional, psychological, and behavioral challenges through structured conversation and therapeutic techniques
counseling
a community facility designed to support older adults
a person who has been forced to leave their country in order to escape war, persecution, or natural disaster
refugee
being legally responsible for someone over personal and medical decisions
guardianship
temporary refugee or assistance
shelter
a transformative path toward growth, healing, and renewed purpose.
recovery
community-based program designed to provide home-delivered meals to older adults, people with disabilities, and others who are unable to shop or cook for themselves
Meals on Wheels
formal procedure by which a foreign national is granted citizenship in a country
Naturalization
Court order to a person to stop abusing or harassing a person
protective order
repeated behaviors directed at a person to create fear, distress
stalking
a medical practitioner specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of mental illness
psychiatrist
skilled medical care provided in a patient’s home
Home Health
an endorsement on a passport indicating that the holder is allowed to enter, leave, or stay for a specified period of time in a country:
Visa
when a person fails to meet their own basic needs physically, emotionally or socially
self neglect
a personalized, step-by-step plan designed to improve safety while experiencing abuse, preparing to leave an abusive situation, or after leaving an abuser
safety plan
conscious thoughts and behaviors used to handle stress, emotional discomfort, or difficult life events.
Coping skills
temporary institutional care of a sick, elderly, or disabled person, providing relief for their usual caregiver.
Respite Care
process by which a person in the United States can apply to become a lawful permanent resident (Green Card holder) without leaving the country.
Adjustment Status
a persons ability to recognize and understand the impact of ones actions
capacity
specialized programs for individuals who have engaged in abusive behavior, often involving physical, emotional, sexual, or psychological abuse, as well as coercive control tactics like intimidation, threats, and isolation of the victim
batterer intervention
a framework used by healthcare providers, organizations, and communities to recognize the widespread impact of trauma on individuals’
Trauma informed care
involves discussing and documenting your preferences for medical treatment and care in the event that you become unable to communicate your wishes.
Advance care planning
legal status that allows a non-citizen to live and work indefinitely in a country, often serving as a pathway to citizenship
Permanent Resident