Introducing the GAL Volunteer Role
This course provides important information about the Volunteer Guardian ad Litem role as well as an overview of the child welfare system.
Child Abuse and Neglect
Recognizing the signs of child abuse and neglect is the first step in helping abused or neglected children. This course assist with identifying the different types of abuse and neglect and the risk factors for each.
Child Well-Being
This course provides an overview of the needs and development of children. The training also introduces the Minimum Sufficient Level of Care standard and reviews the cycle of attachment.
Dynamics of Child Sexual Abuse
This course introduces you to the dynamics of child sexual abuse -- statistics, signs, adverse effects and the advocacy needed for victims.
Psychotropic Medication
You are going to learn about the law specific to dependent children prescribed or recommended to take psychotropic medications, as well as, about your advocacy and how you can use the law for the children you are representing.
Keeping Children Safe Act
This course addresses the “Keeping Children Safe Act,” enacted in 2007 to help protect children who have been victims of sexual abuse or exploitation.