Rights of the Person Served

Explicit policies and procedures in the area of basic rights of the persons, who are served by human service organizations, are the foundation for protecting persons against abuse or mistreatment by organizations or persons acting for the organization. The majority of persons who enter human service organizations are receiving treatment or assistance for conditions that may increase their vulnerability to potential abuse or behavior that may not be in the best interest of the person served. Most states have specific legal and regulatory guidelines in the areas of the rights and responsibilities of the person served.