NAPSA

NAPSA is an acronym used by several organizations, with the most widely recognized being the National Adult Protective Services Association. The National Adult Protective Services Association is a United States nonprofit organization dedicated to safeguarding elders and other vulnerable adults from abuse, neglect, and exploitation. It serves as a professional association for workers in adult protective services, including caseworkers, supervisors, administrators, researchers, and advocates. NAPSA provides education, resources, advocacy, and a professional network to support practice in this field. It promotes best practices, facilitates training and conferences, and engages in policy dialogue with government agencies and stakeholders to improve protective services, funding, and legislation related to elder justice and adult protection. The association also develops and disseminates guidelines and toolkits to assist practitioners in investigations, reporting, and client support, and it works to raise public awareness about elder abuse and exploitation.

Because acronyms can have multiple meanings, NAPSA may refer to other organizations or programs in different countries or sectors. Context is important to determine the intended reference, and readers should look for accompanying information such as location, field, or mission when encountering the term NAPSA.