GAL Program Attorneys Communicating with Children

This presentation talks about the importance of GAL Program Attorneys utilizing the multidisplinary team model to communicate with children directly to provide best interest outcomes.  

Original webinar date:  January 28, 2022



Moderator:  

  • Kristen Solomon, Director of Operations / Guardian ad Litem Program


Speakers:  

  • Amanda Harrell, Managing Attorney / 8th Circuit, Guardian ad Litem Program


  • Christina Favela, Senior Program Attorney / 19th Circuit Guardian ad Litem Program


  •  Eva Sugg, Senior Program Attorney / 19th Circuit Guardian ad Litem Program


  • Michelle Blume, Assistant Circuit Director / 13th Circuit Guardian ad Litem Program


  • Calvin Martin, Chief Innovation Officer / Guardian ad Litem Program



OPTIMA training topic, notes, certification domain & attorney core competency (for GAL Volunteers and Staff): 

  • OPTIMA TRAINING TOPIC:  (Volunteers & GAL Staff):  "Staff Development", specify in training notes "Presented by Kristen Solomon and Program Attorneys" 
  • CAM CERTIFICATION DOMAIN: Child Advocacy Management



Training Specialists

Statewide Guardian ad Litem Training Team

This course is presented by experts of this subject matter. Contact: [email protected]

What to expect?

Highlights from this webinar broadcast include:

  • Opportunities to interact with children GAL represents

  • How to communicate more effectively with children

  • Youth Perspective & Panel Discussion

Course curriculum

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    GAL Program Attorneys Communicating with Children

    • Course Overview

    • Video Presentation

    • QUIZ: GAL Program Attorneys Communicating with Children