There can be many challenges in providing victim services to American Indian and Alaska Native communities, including jurisdictional complexities, cultural barriers, historical trauma, and resource disparities. What are some best practices that have been used successfully to provide effective victim services to this population?

This webinar is designed for non-tribal law enforcement professionals and will focus on building more effective relations when working with tribal law enforcement and tribal elder protection teams on elder abuse cases. The webinar will also cover how to serve older Native American adults outside tribal communities. Participants will learn best practices for communicating with Native American elders, and better understand how Native elders may describe their experiences of abuse. Emphasis will be placed on fostering respectful and productive engagement with Native American elders to ensure effective responses.

Join this webinar with a panel of Tribal and non-Tribal law enforcement representatives for an indepth discussion on recognizing and responding to elder abuse in Tribal communities. This webinar will enhance collaboration among law enforcement, adult protective services, and other agencies to improve relationships and develop a coordinated response. Key topics include building strong community partnerships, forming multidisciplinary teams, and establishing Tribal Elder Protection Teams. Participants will also explore strategies for working within jurisdictional challenges and fostering a united effort to address elders across Tribal and non-Tribal boundaries.