Reexamining the Role of the GAL: A SAFeR approach

This free, in-person seminar focuses on identifying and assessing intimate partner violence through a trauma-informed, safety-centered approach using the SAFeR Framework. Attendees will learn how to distinguish abuse from commonly misapplied labels, and incorporate lived experiences into recommendations and reports. Through case studies, guided discussions, and practical exercises, participants will build skills in credibility assessment, report writing, and applying evidence-based practices in court settings.

Topics covered:

• Guardian ad litem roles and responsibilities
• Responding to initmate partner violence in family court settings
• Vicarious and secondary trauma
• Introduction to the new SAFeR Enhanced model

Who Should Attend*:

Attorneys, GALs, Custody Evaluators, Child Welfare Workers, Advocates, Social Service Staff, Judges, Mental Health Providers

*Please note the afternoon session is only open to those responsible for serving as a Guardian ad litem, custody evaluator, or other party responsible for making recommendations to the court.

Multidisciplinary Morning Session

9:00am- 12:15pm

Afternoon GAL / Attorney Session*

1:45pm-5:00pm

(afternoon attendees must attend the morning session)

This project was supported by Grant No. 15JOVW-24-GG-00042-JFFX awarded by the Office on Violence Against Women, US Department of Justice. The opinions, findings, conclusions, and recommendations expressed in this publication/program/exhibition are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the US Department of Justice.

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