The
National Indigenous Elder Justice Initiative has been awarded to the International Association for Indigenous
Aging by the Administration for Community Living (ACL). As we go through the transition, the information and
resources on this website will be transferred through ACL.
Developing a Tribal Elder Protection Team
Initiating a Tribal Elder Protection Team (EPT) in your community may be complex, time consuming, and can be difficult to plan. Take the time in this developmental process to consider all of the potential barriers and to identify areas of concern. This will greatly benefit the creation of a successful EPT in your tribal community.
In this section:
- Benefits of an Elder Protection Team
- Build a Team of Professionals
- Community Needs Assessment
- Develop Rules
- Develop a Tribal Elder Protection Code
- State and Tribal Laws
- Program Considerations
- Sustainability Plan
- Barriers to Service