Modernizing Minnesota's Guardianship Statute: Moving Away from Guardianship to Supported Decision-Making

Authors

Anna Ely, Minnesota State University, Mankato
Madalyn Johnson, Minnesota State University, Mankato
Bethany Mueller, Minnesota State University, Mankato
Taylor Steckelberg, Minnesota State University, Mankato

Author Affiliation

Department of Social Work, Minnesota State University, Mankato

Document Type

Policy Advocacy Brief

Publication Date

4-2020

Issue Statement/Executive Summary

While guardianship is an important option for people with significant cognitive challenges and high support needs, the process is burdensome, expensive, and most importantly restricts the civil liberties of individuals. Together, we must modernize Minnesota’s guardianship statute and invest in Supported Decision-Making to protect the fundamental rights of the person, increase self-determination, and improve life outcomes.

Department

Social Work

Recommended Citation

Ely, A., Johnson, M., Mueller, B., & Steckelberg, T. (2020). Modernizing Minnesota's guardianship statute: Moving away from guardianship to supported decision-making. MSW Program Policy Briefs, Minnesota State University, Mankato. https://cornerstone.lib.mnsu.edu/msw-student-policy-advocacy-briefs/24