Legal Representation Pre-Service DVD

Tasked by the Pennsylvania State Roundtable, in 2010 the Pre-Service Training for Guardians ad Litem DVD was completed and released. To view the entire DVD or various chapters of such, please click the appropriate link below.

Pre-Service Training for Guardians ad Litem – entire DVD

Part 1: Overview/History of Child Welfare/Paradigm Shift in Pennsylvania/Message from the Supreme Court

Part 2: Pennsylvania Mission & Guiding Principles

Part 3: Voice of Pennsylvania Youth

Part 4: Role of the Guardians ad Litem

Part 5: Dependency Court Hearings

Part 6: Shelter Hearing

Part 7: Adjudication Hearing

Part 8: Disposition Hearing

Part 9: Permanency Hearing

Part 10: Working with other attorneys in the courtroom

Part 11: Understanding Child Welfare Best Practices/Safety Assessment and Planning

Part 12: Permanency Goals

Part 13: Least Restrictive Care

Part 14: Final Thoughts from the Bench

Part 15: Additional Resources

Part 16: Dedication

Handouts

For a hardcopy of the DVD please click here.