### Question
How does DECLARATION OF OBJECTIVES AND DEFINITIONS define adult protective services?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 3002*, **adult protective services** is defined as:

> such services provided to adults as the Secretary may specify and includes services such as—


(A) receiving reports of adult abuse, neglect, or exploitation

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 3002*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 35-PROGRAMS FOR OLDER AMERICANS > SUBCHAPTER I-DECLARATION OF OBJECTIVES AND DEFINITIONS**

