The Guardian ad Litem Program of the Council for Children’s Rights investigates and determines the needs of abused and neglected children. You can become a part of this rewarding program that seeks solutions for children during a very difficult, stressful and sometimes fearful time in their lives. The Guardian ad Litem volunteer attorneys and community volunteers receive intensive training covering various aspects of this specialized program, including: the juvenile court process; guidelines for representing children; gathering information; and reporting to the court. This seminar is for attorneys who are interested in pro bono representation of children, as well as paralegals and other community members who are interested in serving as advocates for children. (Note that attorney representation does not require courtroom experience or first chair courtroom participation.) This training is required for all Guardian ad Litem volunteers. We have applied for 6.0 hours of general and 1.0 hour of ethics CLE or CPE for attorneys and paralegals.
To register, check out our trainings page.
I am interested in becoming a Guardian ad Litem. How often do you have trainings? Is it too late to sign up for this one? I have been a legal assistant for 2 1/2 years and have a friend who recomended this program to me. I look forward to hearing from you!
We will host these trainings twice a year. We will post the trainings on the website and distribute via e-newsletter. Unfortunately the training is full for this time.
Thanks,
Penny
I am doing my Bachelors in criminal Justice, and when I am finished I would love be part of protecting the rights of children. I am a grandmother that is raising four grandchildren, and also just took guardianship of an abused child. I would love to learn a lot more about your organization. I am doing a project for one of my classes that is about protect children’s rights.
Thank you Donna Scovill
We will offer this training 2 times a year. We will publicize via the website and e-news letters.
Thanks!