The goal of APS is to help the alleged victim. I propose we look at calling our "investigations" assessments similiar to CPS so that a need for Alleged Abuser to appeal decisions is not needed. There is not an offender reg. for APS prep.  similiar to CPS when a family assessment is conducted. To make the focus on AA would change the whole mission of APS.  The function of Adult Protective Services can be maintained through policy and regulation emphasis upon the APS worker’s role of assessment of the need for services for vulnerable adults and the requirement for referral to licensing, regulatory and legal authorities. Vulnerable adults can live safely in their homes and in facilities with the partnership functions of APS workers and those with legal, regulatory, and personnel authority.