Statutes | Curyung Tribal Code tit. II, ch. 9 ยง 1 | 2019
POLICY: It is the traditional way of the Curyung Tribe to honor and respect Tribal Elders. The Elders of the Curyung Tribe are valuable resources as they are our custodians of Tribal history, culture, and tradition. Thus, it is in the best interest of and serves the welfare of the Curyung Tribe to protect Tribal Elders. It is also in the best interest of the Tribe to protect vulnerable Tribal members.
PURPOSE: The purpose of this Chapter is to protect Elders and vulnerable adults within the jurisdiction of the Curyung Tribe from abuse as defined in the definition section of this Ordinance. This Chapter shall be liberally interpreted in order to achieve its purpose. This Chapter provides for, but is not limited to, the following:
1. Reporting abuse or neglect to the Tribal Court
2. Receiving reports of an investigating suspected abuse or neglect
3. Delivering Elder protection services an protection services to any other vulnerable adults.
ENFORCEMENT: The Curyung Tribal Court shall be the primary enforcer of this Chapter, provided that the Curyung Tribal Court may enter into agreements with other Courts of competent jurisdiction for enforcement when circumstances warrant such cooperation.