It is my understanding that anybody in the entire country can call DCF in Florida.
It's my understanding that DCF must follow up with each and every abuse complaint made.
Was there only ONE complaint made on Terri's behalf? ( I have read that no-one knows who made the original complaint)
Maybe more complaints should be made, so that they follow up on each and every one of them.
http://www.dcf.state.fl.us/abuse/
Adult Protective Services
http://www.dcf.state.fl.us/as/services.shtml
Adult Protective Services
The Adult Protective Services program, mandated by Chapter 415, Florida Statutes, is a system of specialized social services directed toward protecting vulnerable adults who are unable to manage their own affairs, from further occurences of abuse, neglect, or exploitation. Assessment of an individual's need for protective services is initiated in response to a reported allegation of abuse, neglect, or exploitation. The four components of Adult Protective Services are:
The on-site investigation of all reports of alleged abuse, neglect, or exploitation;
Determination of immediate risk to the vulnerable adult and the provision of necessary emergency services;
Evaluation of the need for and provision of on-going protective supervision; and,
Provision or arrangement of on-going protective services.
Protective Investigations: The investigation of reports of abuse, neglect, or exploitation through observation, evidence gathering, and collateral contacts.
Protective Supervision The primary source of service delivery for those vulnerable adults who were determined through a protective investigation to be in danger of continued abuse, neglect, or exploitation. Services to protect the victim from further abuse, neglect, or exploitation may be provided or arranged by the protective supervision program.
More information ...