1-800-482-8049 – Adult Maltreatment Hotline
Anyone can report abuse; however, mandated reporters are required by law to report suspected or observed abuse, neglect, or exploitation of endangered or impaired adults (See Population Served webpage for legal definitions or endangered/impaired adults or Arkansas Code § 12-12-1708.)
- Physician
- Surgeon
- Coroner
- Dentist
- Dental hygienist
- Osteopath
- Resident intern
- Nurse
- Hospital personnel engaged in administration, examination, care, or treatment of persons
- Social worker
- Case manager
- Home health worker
- Mental health professional
- Peace officer
- Law enforcement officer
- Facility administrator or owner
- Employee of a facility
- Employee of the Department of Human Services
- Firefighter
- Emergency medical technician
- Employee of a bank or other financial institution
In addition to mandated reporters required to report suspected adult abuse, sexual abuse, or neglect, any other person may make a report if the person has reasonable cause to suspect that an adult has been abused, neglected, or exploited, as defined by the law (See Arkansas Code § 12-12-1708.) However, long-term care ombudsmen are not mandated reporters.
