Missouri Revised Statutes Title XII. Public Health and Welfare § 192.925. Awareness program established--focus of program--cooperation with department of social services, distribution of program information

(1) The education and awareness of mandatory reporters on their responsibility to report elder abuse and neglect and financial exploitation of the elderly;

(2) Targeted education and awareness for the public on the problem, identification and reporting of elder abuse and neglect and financial exploitation of the elderly;

(3) Publicizing the elder abuse and neglect hotline telephone number;

(4) Education and awareness for law enforcement agencies and prosecutors on the problem and identification of elder abuse and neglect and financial exploitation of the elderly, and the importance of prosecuting cases pursuant to chapter 565; and

(5) Publicizing the availability of background checks prior to hiring an individual for caregiving purposes.