Gathering or Collecting Information
Gathering information about Elder abuse to ensure understanding on the areas of concern in your community.
- Collect data from elderly programs, police, hospitals, health centers, and tribal social service providers.
- Establish regular meetings at the community or elder center and invite tribal members to discuss the importance of creating an Elder protection code(s).
- Conduct formal or informal surveys to identify Elder abuse issues. Distribute surveys to places where community members frequently gather.
- Gain a clear understanding of current laws in the community related to Elder protections.
Resources
- National Indian Council On Aging, The Elder Abuse Task Force (2008). Using your tribal values to develop Elder protection code: A step-by-step guide for communities.
- Native American Elder Justice Initiative. Civil and criminal Elder protection code examples.
- Native American Elder Justice Initiative. Online Interactive Educational Sections.