Training

Training Materials

CD-ROM Training Videos

The OCR has produced the following CD-Roms, which are available from our video library at no cost.   The videos are worth 1-2 CLE credits.  Please contact Ryan Burke if you need an affidavit.  Videos:

  • Anatomy of a D&N
  • The Role of a GAL in A Delinquency Case
  • What Can We Learn from Foster Youth?
  • Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA)
  • Adolescent Brain Development
  • Strength-Based Communication
  • Obtaining Birth Certificates for Youth
  • Domestic Violence 101
  • Addiction and How it Affects the Family

To obtain one of the above training videos, please complete the online request form.


2008 GAL Handbook:

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Upcoming Training Events

Steamboat Conference, “Empowering Youth to Overcome Adversity and Be Successful in Life”

February 19 & 20, 2009

Citizen’s Hall, 124 10th St Steamboat Springs, CO 80477

This is OCR’s Annual Conference held at Citizen’s Hall in Downtown Steamboat Springs.  Join us for our two-day conference in one of Colorado’s most beautiful mountain towns as we cover pressing issues confronting GALs.  The theme for our conference is “Empowering Youth to Overcome Adversity and Be Successful in Life,” with Father Greg Boyle from Homeboy Industries as the keynote speaker.  The cost is a $75 donation to either CASA, NACC, or Bridging the Gap (taken at the door) and in return you get a projected 14 CLE credits, great networking opportunities and a taste of the Rocky Mountains!  Registration is open, but agenda topics and specific details won’t be available until further notice.

For lodging, the OCR has reserved rooms at the Hampton Inn & Suites for a discounted rate of $139/night plus tax.  To make reservations, call (970) 871-8900 and let them know you are with the Office of the Child’s Representative.  Reservations must be made by January 23rd.

If you have any questions feel free to contact Ryan Burke, the OCR’s Training Coordinator, at or (303) 860-1517 ext 5.

Remember, this training is open to ANYONE, so bring your friends, family and co-workers!

Testimonials

Steamboat Springs “Leap Year Conference”

“It was a very enjoyable couple of days with lots of quality information and a wonderful oportunity to meet and connect with others.  Thank you for putting together a great conference- I look forward to many more in the future!”

~ Conference Participant

If you would like to hear what other people have thought about past trainings, check out some recent Testimonials »