I am writing as a Social Worker who has worked in APS for over 8 years.  I am strongly opposed to the proposed regulation changes that will require APS workers to notify perpetrators of allegations and give them the right to review.  Often our seniors live with family members who are the perpetrators.   In most of the cases I've seen, the senior will refuse to implicate their family member for fear of retribution or fear of being forced into a nursing home, instead choosing to remain in the home where the alleged abuse, neglect or exploitation has been occurring.  While this is not our preference, it is the right of our elderly to stay in their own homes even if we have determined the situation to be detrimental, as long as that person has the capacity to make that decision.  Sometimes all we can do is put services in place and hope that our involvement and investigation is enough to stop the abuse/neglect.  I have also found that the seniors usually are adamant that their family members, the alleged perpetrators, are not even questioned or told of the abuse.  Again, we must respect their wishes.  Forcing us to disclose the allegations to the perpetrators and allowing them the opportunity to review the file will only further victimize the vulnerable population that we strive to protect.  Please remove "perpetrators" and other similar termss from policy guidance and regulation.  Thank you.