Angela M. Goins, DSW, LCSW, is an Assistant Professor of Social Work in the Department of Criminal Justice and Social Work under the College of Public Service at the University of Houston-Downtown. Her work experience includes over 19 years direct frontline experience as a supervisor and investigator under the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services with Adult Protective Services. Her research interests include gerontological studies, geriatric social work education, state government protective services with adults and individuals with disabilities, exploitation with elder adults, elder abuse, and home health medical social work.