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This is an online learning module created by the Native American Elder Justice Initiative. The materials presented in the elder justice curriculum are designed to help those working with Native American elderly to understand the various types of elder abuse and become more knowledgeable about elder abuse issues. The materials will assist staff in responding appropriately to Indigenous victims of crimes and their families and enhance provision of culturally sensitive services.

This module provides information and descriptions of the types of financial abuse and exploitation, identification of abuser and risk factors, the unique jurisdictional issues in Indian Country, and ideas for preventing and protecting the disabled and older adults from the far-reaching effects of financial exploitation.

The module is relevant for bankers and bank employees, credit union employees, merchants, casino employees, medical business office employees, and those who work in tribal elder programs and Crime Victim Services, as well as advocates.

A downloadable fact sheet is also provided.

Learning objectives:
-Understanding financial abuse and exploitation
-Describing types of financial abouse and exploitation
-Identifying the abusers
-Identifying risk factors
-Identifying and understanding unique financial circumstances in Indian Country
-Understanding the warning signs accompanying financial abuse and exploitation
-Preventing and protecting an elder from this type of abus

Source: Native American Elder Justice Initiative (NAEJI), 2016
https://iasquared.org/naeji/