Wednesday, July 20, 2011

I have an ethical question: Should I call adult protective services or not?

My aunt is disabled. She immigrated (legally) from Haiti. When she emigrated my other aunt elected to be her care giver. The care giver aunt has been abusive, verbally, financially etc. We are not equipped to take care of this disabled aunt here at my house, however she abandoned her here. If I call APS then the abusive aunt will likely go to jail for grand larceny among other things. I have no problem with this, however the people left behind in Haiti depend on this abusive aunt and may suffer greatly (financially and emotionally) if she is locked up. What would you do? Just would like some insight before I make my final decision. Thank you.

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