Leaders in Shasta County are taking steps to raise awareness about elder abuse. On June 15, purple lawn flags were planted outside Redding City Hall as a reminder of the issue. Donn Epperson, a Shasta County APS social worker-supervisor, stated that financial abuse is a major concern, with many elderly individuals being targeted by financial scams.
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Shasta County Agencies Plant Purple Flags for Elder Abuse Awareness
Shasta County agencies, including APS, Redding Police Department, and Shasta County Sheriff's Office, are raising awareness about elder abuse. Over 3,000 reports of elder and dependent adult abuse were made to…
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- Location: Redding City Hall
- Date/time: June 15, 2026 (morning)
- Agencies involved: Shasta County Adult Protective Services, Redding Police Department, Shasta County Sheriff's Office
- Status: Awareness campaign
- Public impact: Raising awareness about elder abuse
Donn Epperson
Devin Herenda
Shasta County Adult Protective Services
Redding Police Department
Shasta County Sheriff's Office
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