Glossary

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Guardianship (Legal Guardianship, Guardian, Caregiver Guardianship)
A legal arrangement in which a person (the guardian) is appointed to make decisions on behalf of another person who is deemed unable to make certain decisions independently, often due to intellectual …
Mandated Reporter (Mandatory Reporter)
A person who is legally required to report suspected abuse, neglect, or exploitation of vulnerable individuals — including people with disabilities, older adults, and children — to the appropriate aut…