What To Do if You Are Being Abused
If you live in a place such as a nursing home, care home or assisted living facility...
* Tell someone what is happening to you.
* Ask others for help if you need it. Staff members have a responsibility to see that abuse stops and that you get the help you need.
* If someone is hurting or threatening you, or if it is not safe for you where you are, call the police.
There are many groups that can help you. There are also laws to protect victims from being abused. We list some government agencies and private groups that can help you below. Then we explain the laws that protect victims and how you can use the laws to protect yourself.