Build a Team of Professionals
Things to consider when building your team:
- You may already have a group of individuals that share the same Elder concerns
- Make a list of all resources available to Elders in your tribal community
- Schedule a meeting with local professionals to discuss establishing a partnership between agencies to focus on Elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
- Learn what this team would want to accomplish
- What are the anticipated outcomes to developing an Elder Protection Team (EPT)?
Resources
- Center of Excellence on Elder Abuse & Neglect, Human Service Department, County of Sonoma (2012). A collaborative approach to multidisciplinary teams in Sonoma County.
- The Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs, Wilson Wewa (2014). Multidisciplinary Team Approach on Elder Abuse.