GALs are the voice for abused, neglected and abandoned children in Clay, Nassau and Duval counties. Guardian ad Litem provides the necessary training at no cost to child advocate volunteers. If you have any questions about GAL training requirements, please contact one of our child advocate recruiters.

Independent Study Phase 1

Independent Study Overview Quiz

2017 Pre-Service Training Dates (Duval County)

CASA-Approved Book List For Training (2017)

Dynamics of Sexual Abuse Training (2016)

Dynamics of Sexual Abuse Quiz

Trafficking of Children Training (2017)

Presented by Christine Meyer, Supervising Attorney, Guardian ad Litem Program

“You can’t patch a wounded soul with a Band-Aid.” As advocates for children, the Guardian ad Litem Program is not looking for a temporary fix for a child’s emotional needs. Foster care children are prescribed psychotropic medications at rates significantly higher than their same-aged peers. This training will provide attendees with an understanding and workable knowledge of the laws and policies that exist to protect and monitor the children and youth who are taking these powerful medications.

Presented by Hillary Kambour, Esq., Former Director of Training for the Guardian ad Litem Program

GAL Volunteer Testimony Workshop Part I and II.  Hillary Kambour, Esq.  explains everything a GAL volunteer needs to know about the courtroom process.  Hillary explains courtroom rules, practice and procedure in the two part training.