Obtaining Final Approval
The final draft should be presented to your tribal council or governing body for approval. If the code is not approved, the working group should decide what needs to be changed in the document based upon the concerns or suggested changes identified by the council or governing body. A revised draft can then be resubmitted for review from the tribal council or governing body for approval. Endorsement by an Elder group can help in advocating for the adoption of the code.
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.
