Acronyms and Abbreviations

AAA           Area Agency on Aging

Act 79        Same as Older Adult Protective Services Act

ARD           Accelerated Rehabilitation Disposition

CC             Crimes Code

DOH          Department of Health

DPW          Department of Public Welfare

F                Felony

FBI             Federal Bureau of Investigation

MH/MR       Offices of Mental Health and Mental Retardation under the Department of Public Welfare

M               Misdemeanor Offense

OAPSA      Older Adult Protective Services Act

PDA           Pennsylvania Department of Aging

PS             Protective Services

PSP           Pennsylvania State Police

S               Summary Offense