Mapping the Missouri Adult Abuse and Neglect Investigation System
When someone reports abuse of an adult with a disability, the process forward may take several pathways into the criminal justice system. The Missouri Adult Abuse & Neglect Investigations System (MAANIS) Map shows the possible paths that reports of abuse, neglect, or exploitation (ANE) can take through four state entities that receive and investigate complaints:
- Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS), Adult Protective Services (APS)
- DHSS, Division of Regulation and Licensure (DRL), Section for Long Term Care (SLTC)
- Department of Mental Health (DMH), Constituent Services
- Medicaid Fraud Control Unit (MFCU)
- Mapping the Missouri Adult Abuse and Neglect Investigation System Glossary of Terms
The map helps to strengthen state and local level partnerships and collaborations to improve response to survivors with disabilities. It also serves as a resource for advocates, family members and professionals to better navigate Missouri’s reporting systems.
The University of Missouri-Kansas City’s –Institute for Human Development in partnership with and funding from the Missouri Developmental Disabilities Council developed the systems map along with the supplementary materials.
The Interactive Map and Resources
The map begins from the moment one of these state agencies receives a report of abuse, neglect, or exploitation. The map follows the report through the investigation and referral processes, and ultimately, leads to the possible prosecution of an alleged perpetrator.
- Download the interactive map to view pop-up information that gives more detail about what occurs in each phase.
- Read descriptions of each agency’s reporting and investigation path.
- Discover the glossary of terms and links to state laws and regulations that guide the process.
- Learn more about how to use the interactive map and supplementary materials to support education and training.
Missouri Adult Abuse & Neglect Investigations System Map
This map displays the path that adult abuse and neglect reports in Missouri take through state agencies. This document includes interactive pop-up descriptions of what is happening at each stage of the process.
Agency Descriptions
Written descriptions of the reporting and investigations process for each agency were developed to provide in-depth information about each phase the report moves through. This document includes a glossary of terms, links to state laws that guide the reporting process and additional resources.
Agency Descriptions – Plain Text, Screen Reader Version
A plain text, screen reader friendly version of the Agency Description document was developed for those who would prefer to review a simplified document without design elements.
How to Use This Resource
This resource was developed to explain how to use and share this guide for staff, agency, or community-based trainings on Missouri’s adult abuse and neglect reporting system.
Missouri Adult Abuse & Neglect Investigations System Map
This map displays the path that adult abuse and neglect reports in Missouri take through state agencies. This document includes interactive pop-up descriptions of what is happening at each stage of the process.
Agency Descriptions
Written descriptions of the reporting and investigations process for each agency were developed to provide in-depth information about each phase the report moves through. This document includes a glossary of terms, links to state laws that guide the reporting process and additional resources.
Agency Descriptions – Plain Text, Screen Reader Version
A plain text, screen reader friendly version of the Agency Description document was developed for those who would prefer to review a simplified document without design elements.
How to Use This Resource
This resource was developed to explain how to use and share this guide for staff, agency, or community-based trainings on Missouri’s adult abuse and neglect reporting system.
