Aboriginal Benchbook for Western Australia Courts
E-Books
Author/Creator
Stephanie Fryer-Smith
Description
2nd edition.
History Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 2005.
Presents findings from the Elder Abuse Survey conducted with Tribal Judges, Title VI Program Directors and Tribal Elders and review of elder abuse codes. Also includes a model tribal elder protection code, examples of abuse, and discussion of traditional cultural practices and their impact.
Discusses four issues: housing; guardianship and decision making; protection; wills and estates.
Related Material: Fact Sheet.