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  • Gerontology
  • Public Health
  • Social Work

Background:

  • Adult protective services (APS) are crucial for safeguarding vulnerable older adults.
  • Understanding racial and ethnic disparities in APS involvement is essential for equitable service delivery.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To quantify racial and ethnic group differences in older adults' engagement with APS.
  • To examine variations in APS report rates, validation, and case closure across different demographic groups.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of data from three independent county adult protective services programs.
  • Comparison of APS report rates and case outcomes between Black, White, and Hispanic older adults.
  • Examination of demographic factors (age, sex) and allegation types influencing disparities.

Main Results:

  • Black older adults had approximately twice the rate of APS reports compared to White older adults.
  • Disparities were more pronounced for older and male clients but consistent across allegation types.
  • A lower percentage of APS reports were validated for Black clients, with fewer cases closed due to investigation or service refusal.
  • Hispanic clients' experiences varied significantly by county, precluding generalization.

Conclusions:

  • Racial and ethnic disparities exist in older adults' involvement with adult protective services.
  • Program-specific factors may influence observed differences, necessitating careful interpretation.
  • Further research with larger datasets is required to inform equitable APS practices and ensure justice for all clients.