Webinar Hosts: National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges &
Futures Without Violence
Monday, June 29, 2020 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM PT / 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM ET
Jurisdictional boundaries between tribal authorities and state, local, and
federal authorities can be difficult to navigate in any type of case, and those
involving elder abuse are no exception. These cases often pose additional challenges
beyond the ordinary. Gaps in information, knowledge, services and investigative
procedures generate disruptions in communication which compound the complexity
of the case. Unnecessary delays are common, which creates additional risks for
an elder population. COVID-19 has heightened vulnerabilities with fewer
mandated reporters witnessing abuse and neglect. While there is more
recognition of overlapping jurisdiction regarding guardianships and certain
criminal cases than ever, this positive development can sometimes lead to
confusion over whether the tribal community or the state will administer the
case. This webinar will explore the challenges faced by judges handling elder
abuse cases on a tribal and state level, as well as pose ideas for how to best
address those challenges. This presentation will also walk the participants
through the potential hurdles investigators face as they navigate these cases
across state and tribal lands, including managing communications with federal
agencies. This webinar is intended to help participants equip themselves with
the best possible information to make decisions surrounding elder abuse.
Participants will be introduced to draft orders that can be utilized to
initially gather the information needed to make a responsible decision, protect
the vulnerable, and strengthen and/or create positive relationships between
tribal and state courts.
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