Section outline

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    Child Safety Training for Judges and Attorneys provides a detailed analytical structure to help legal and social work professionals answer the question, "Is this child safe?" The course's decision-making framework offers a comprehensive approach to child safety decision-making, addressing the fundamentals of safety assessments and safety planning. This informs legal advocacy and judicial decision-making around safety related decisions such as removal and reunification. The course is targeted toward judges and attorneys but is also relevant for agency staff.