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.