Bill > S03716

This bill establishes a multi-disciplinary team (MDT) demonstration program to address complex cases of adult abuse, neglect, or financial exploitation. The program, to be jointly run by the Office of Children and Family Services and the Office for the Aging, will create county-level teams of professionals from various disciplines including health, mental health, aging services, protective services, social work, banking, legal services, and law enforcement. Each team will be led by a full-time coordinator responsible for case consultation, triaging, facilitating meetings, monitoring progress, and coordinating services for identified victims. The teams will include professionals with decision-making authority from selected agencies and may also incorporate specialty services like forensic accounting and geriatric expertise. A secure database will be established to track case intake, progress, and outcomes. The bill emphasizes the value of multi-disciplinary teams in developing effective strategies that minimize unintended negative consequences and ensure that professionals across different fields have input on programs that might affect their work or the individuals they serve. The demonstration program is subject to fund appropriation and aims to provide comprehensive, coordinated support for addressing adult abuse and exploitation.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S3716