Adult Abuse Awareness and Prevention

Posted June 13, 2016 by Mandy Smith in Consumer Education

YOU’RE INVITED

The Kansas Department for Children and Families (DCF)

invites you to learn more about Adult Abuse Awareness and Prevention.

Representatives from the Kansas Attorney General’s Office, DCF’s Adult

Protective Services division and the Kansas Department for Aging and

Disability Services will address issues regarding this important topic.

1:30-2:30 pm June 17

Jayhawk Area Agency on Aging

2910 SW Topeka Blvd., Topeka

This event is being held for Adult Abuse Prevention Month.

Attendees are encouraged to wear purple on this day.

Mandy Smith

Mandy has worked at RCIL since June of 2009. She is a Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist and provides services in 32 counties to individuals who are blind or have low vision and are 55 years and older.

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