This proposed amendment runs contrary to the philosophy and principles of Adult Protective Services (APS), which state that the worker is an advocate for the incapacitated/older adult (the focus of service delivery).  These services are to be provided in the least restrictive manner with the least intrusive level of intervention.  It would be a mistake to shift the focus of services from the needs and wishes of older or incapacitated adults to the "rights" of alleged abusers/neglectors.  In preserving and protecting the adult's right to self-determination, we must take into consideration that adults have wishes concerning the extent they want APS to inform or involve alleged perpetrators.  They are sometimes adamant that they do not want the alleged abuser/neglector contacted by APS.  Let's not take any control away from capable adults who have the right to make his or her own choices.  We are not in the business of determining the guilt or innocence of anyone, but instead are assessing the unmet needs of vulnerable clients and offering services to them.