# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Reexamining the Role of the GAL: A SAFeR approach
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 24 Apr, 2026 at 09:00 am – Fri, 24 Apr, 2026 at 05:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: Learn how to identify and assess intimate partner violence through a trauma-informed, safety-centered approach using the SAFeR Framework.About this EventReexaming the Role of the Guardian ad litem: Training, Trauma and Safety-Focused Decision MakingThis 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 responsibilitiesResponding to initmate partner violence in family court settingsVicarious and secondary traumaIntroduction to the new SAFeR Enhanced modelWho 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 Session9:00am- 12:15pmAfternoon 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.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rockford/reexamining-the-role-of-the-gal-a-safer-approach/100001985937884673
- **Event Categories**: workshops, exhibitions, health-wellness, parties, art, literary-art, entertainment, mental-health
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## Ticket Details

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Rockford
- **state**: IL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Veterans Memorial Hall
- **lat**: 42.27256819999999
- **long**: -89.0931119
- **full address**: Veterans Memorial Hall, 211 North Main Street, Rockford, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Reexamining the Role of the GAL: A SAFeR approach being held?
  - **A:** Reexamining the Role of the GAL: A SAFeR approach takes place on Fri, 24 Apr, 2026 at 09:00 am to Fri, 24 Apr, 2026 at 05:00 pm at Veterans Memorial Hall, 211 North Main Street, Rockford, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Reexamining the Role of the GAL: A SAFeR approach?
  - **A:** Reexamining the Role of the GAL: A SAFeR approach is organized by Winnebago County DVCC.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Reexamining the Role of the GAL: A SAFeR approach is ideal for learners, working professionals, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Rockford, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Reexamining the Role of the GAL: A SAFeR approach sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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