### Question
What is the definition of adult protective services?


### Answer
The definition of **adult protective services** is as follows in *42 U.S.C. § 1397j*:

> 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. § 1397j*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 7-SOCIAL SECURITY > SUBCHAPTER XX-BLOCK GRANTS TO STATES FOR SOCIAL SERVICES AND ELDER JUSTICE > Division B-Elder Justice**

