36.04.060 Elder Protection Team

The Turtle Mountain Tribal Council shall establish a Turtle Mountain Elder Protection Team upon the Turtle Mountain Reservation, which shall serve the entire Turtle Mountain Indian Reservation. The Elder Protection Team shall consist of the following:

(a) Two (2) Social Service Representatives;

(b) An Elder Advocate/Victim of Crime worker;

(c) Five (5) Elders who are enrolled members from the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa;

The duties of the Elder Protection Team shall consist of the following:

(d) To coordinate services, outreach, referrals and procure necessary resources for Elders;

(e) To coordinate public awareness and education of Elder Abuse;

(f) Develop and implement policies and procedures dedicated to the protection of Elders, provisions of resources and the prevention of Elder Abuse;

(g) The Elders team will serve in the capacity of an advisory committee, offering guidance and suggestions in cases.

(h) Provide advocacy, case management, protection, and Maintain strict confidentiality, with exceptions, as outlined in Chapter 36.05 of this code.