Disabled Persons Protection Commission
DISABLED PERSONS PROTECTION COMMISSION
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Established in 1987 as an independent state agency, the Disabled Persons Protection Commission (DPPC) protects adults with disabilities ages 18 through 59 from abuse or neglect by their caregivers through investigations, oversight, public awareness and prevention.
If you suspect or observe abuse or neglect of a person with a disability, report to the DPPC by calling the 24-hour Hotline
or by submitting an abuse report online.
1-800-426-9009
Deaf or Hard of Hearing callers, please use Video Relay Service (VRS) or MassRelay at 711
Call 911 in an emergency, or if you think a crime has been committed.
Other Abuse Reporting Hotlines
For suspected abuse against
children ages 0-17
Deaf or Hard of Hearing callers, please use Video Relay Service (VRS) or MassRelay at 711
For suspected abuse against
older adults ages 60 and over
1-800-922-2275
Deaf or Hard of Hearing callers, please use Video Relay Service (VRS) or MassRelay at 711
For suspected abuse against
all people in long-term care facilities
1-800-462-5540
Deaf or Hard of Hearing callers, please use Video Relay Service (VRS) or MassRelay at 711
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What Would You Like to Do?
Please use the links below to access additional resources.
Learn more about the DPPC
Learn about the Abuser Registry
Register for mandated reporter training
Learn about the petition/appeal process
Submit a public records request
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