Tribal Elder Protection Team Toolkit

Welcome to the Tribal Elder Protection Team Toolkit. The toolkit is designed to help you identify and implement a tribal Elder protection team.

The toolkit is made up of several sections. Each section contains information that concentrates on different aspects of developing a tribal Elder protection team.

Section 1: Introduction
An overview of Elder protection teams and issues specific to tribal communities.
Section 2: Developing a Tribal Elder Protection Team
Learn about the benefits, how to get started, and barriers to service.
Section 3: Developing Tribal Elder Abuse Codes
The tribal Elder abuse code allows the tribe to establish laws that protect elderly persons from abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
Section 4: Team Members
The team is made up of a coordinator, group of professionals, the Elder, family members, and community members from diverse disciplines.
Section 5: Cultural Sensitivity Resources
Responding to Elder abuse, interviewing Elders, and tips for developing tribal relationships are discussed in this section.

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