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Where to get help. Crisis Intervention Services 1-[PHONE REDACTED] Park County Division of Victim Services (307) 527-8660 Park County Attorney 1-[PHONE REDACTED] Cody Police Department [PHONE REDACTED] WY Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault - 1-[PHONE REDACTED] WY Department of Family Services - Protective Services Division 1-[PHONE REDACTED] National Center for Victims of Crime 1-[PHONE REDACTED] or 1-[PHONE REDACTED] TTY National Domestic Violence - 1-800-799- 7233 or 1-[PHONE REDACTED] TDD Planning for your Safety Leave your home if it is unsafe Prepare and emergency get-away kit (cash, medications, important papers, keys etc.) keep them in a safe place where your abuser can’t find it. Arrange a signal with a trusted neighbor, friend or co-worker to let them know when you need help. Get medical attention if injured. Get a Protection Order from the court. Elder Abuse Is a Crime Domestic Violence A Problem at any Age Victim & Witness Bill of Rights As a crime victim in Wyoming, you have these and other rights available to you. 1. To be treated with compassion and respect. 2. To be provided with information and notification about the status of your case. 3. To know all rights under the law including information about services and assistance available to you as a crime victim. 4. To have a translator to inform you of these rights, if needed. 5. To reasonable protection and safety, and the right to know of legal resources if threatened. 6. To be present at trial. 7. To make a victim impact statement at sentencing and parole hearings. 8. To the prompt return of property seized as evidence. 9. The preservation of employment while participating in the criminal justice process. 10. To receive restitution from the offender. 11. To apply for Wyoming Crime Victims Compensation ---PAGE BREAK--- Do Know someone or are you being abused? What is Elder Abuse? International mental or physical harm to a person over the age of 60. It is also depriving an older person of necessary food, shelter, clothing or services. Domestic Abuse in Later Life. Like younger victims, older adults may be subjected to a pattern of abusive behavior in their relationships. This abuse may be committed by family members, caregivers, or with someone they may have a intimate relationship with, such as a spouse or life partner. Forms of Abuse in Later Life. Physical Abuse— hitting, kicking, pushing, beating, slapping, choking, punching, burning, restraining. Sexual Abuse— forcing the victim to perform unwanted sexual activities, degrading treatment. Emotional Abuse—making humiliating remarks, name-calling, mocking, yelling, blaming, swearing, interrupting, threatening, harming pets, destroying personal property, withholding affection, not respecting the victim’s feelings, rights, and opinions. Financial Abuse— stealing money or property, using money as a way to maintain control. Neglect– withholding or failing to provide food, water, assistive devices, shelter, clothing, personal care, medical treatment. Signs of Abuse or Neglect Unexplained bruises or welts; Elder’s interaction or activity within the family is restricted; Withdrawn, depressed, angry; Hesitant to talk freely; Confused, frightened appearance; Patches of hair missing and/or bleeding below the scalp; Foul smelling, cuts, pinch marks; Poor skin conditions or hygiene; Uncombed hair or unshaven; Unkempt, dirty. Where does abuse occur? A person’s own home The home of the family The home of a friend A nursing facility A residential care facility An assisted living facility An adult foster home A retirement home A room and board home