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Voluntary nature of APS services
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The majority of APS services are provided on a voluntary basis, emphasizing the importance of client consent and the least restrictive measures as required by New York State Social Service Law.
- Consent is a critical factor in most APS cases
- APS is required to use the least restrictive measures possible
- The voluntary nature of services respects client autonomy while providing necessary support
John Rojas
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Note, also the majority of APS services are on a voluntary basis.
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Consent is critical factor in the majority of cases and the New York State Social Service Law requires APS to play it the least restrictive measures.
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That said, the referral process is not an all or nothing enterprise.