Last year there were over 10,000 reports of suspected abuse or neglect of a vulnerable adult in Nebraska, up from 7,000 reports in 2006. Many were financially exploited, often to the point of destitution, according to the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS).
Reports of suspected abuse or neglect can be made to law enforcement, by calling the DHHS 24-hour, toll-free hotline at 1-800-652-1999 or by contacting local DHHS offices.
