Protective Services

Camden County Adult Protective Services 
856-225-8178
856-225-8138
Adult Service Units
600 Market Street, 2nd Floor, Camden, NJ 08102

Services:
Social workers assess complaints for abuse, neglect and exploitation for older persons residing in their own homes, apartments or with others in private residences in the community. Staff provides or arranges for services necessary to protect vulnerable adults. These services may include: emergency medical care, food, placement in a boarding or residential health care facility, supportive counseling arrangements for homemaker/home health care, and other legal actions. Social workers make follow-up visits to review the situation and see that services are in place.

 

Camden County Prosecutor’s Office of Victim Witness Advocacy
856-225-8400
856- 225-8431
Victim Services 25 N. 5th Street, Camden, NJ 08102
Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday

Services:
Provides case status notifications, information regarding the criminal justice system, court accompaniments, assistance for intimidated victims, referrals to community social service agencies to meet emergency needs resulting from criminal victimization, assistance with compensation claim applications, restitution, victim impact statements and return of property. No fee for services.

 

Elder Abuse
1-800-792-8820
If you or someone you know is being mistreated, report it immediately to the Elder Abuse helpline. Your name will not be revealed without your permission.

 

Victim/Witness Hotline
1-800-242-0804