Addressing Elder Abuse within Indigenous Communities: Integrating Best Practices with Cultural Frameworks in Adult Protection

Join us for an in-depth webinar exploring strategies to address elder abuse within Tribal communities. This session will highlight the integration of cultural frameworks with best practices in adult protection services, emphasizing the importance of culturally sensitive approaches in working with tribal nations. Presenters will introduce key resources from the Native American Elder Justice Initiative (NAEJI) and discuss the development of adult protection programs within tribal communities. Topics will include the establishment of tribal codes and tribal elder protection teams, providing practical examples of how these systems recognize and respond to elder abuse.

The webinar will also focus on fostering collaborations between tribal nations and other APS agencies to build strong, coordinated responses to elder abuse. This session is ideal for professionals in adult protective services, tribal leadership, and others invested in elder justice and cross-cultural collaboration.

BELTSS CE Approval MN25-6011

Date

October 10, 2024

Address

Online

COST

Free

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