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Elderly Protection Teams Work to Stop Abuse

Elderly Protection Teams Work to Stop Abuse
Elderly Protection Teams Work to Stop Abuse
Author
Christina Rose
Year

While more than 30 tribal governments across the country have implemented elder abuse codes, some Indian communities and concerned citizens have taken a more proactive role to ensure these laws are enforced. The Standing Rock Sioux Tribal Council started the first Elderly Protection Team in Indian country 25 years ago...

elder abuse code
elder care
financial abuse
financial management
program and service delivery
protective services
Native Nations
Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe
Standing Rock Sioux Tribe
Resource Type
News and Opinion
Topics
Citizenship/Membership
Cultural Affairs
Governance
Laws and Codes
Leadership
Citation

Rose, Christina. "Elderly Protection Teams Work to Stop Abuse." Indian Country Today Media Network. January 10, 2013. Article. (https://indiancountrymedianetwork.com/culture/health-wellness/elderly-protection..., accessed January 16, 2013)