Description: Safety Summits are a cross-system training event that is included in the larger Safety Summit Project. The goal of this training is to help local dependency court systems enhance child safety practice by using a common framework for talking about child safety. When all court and system partners utilize a shared understanding and language to clearly and consistently articulate safety-related information, including the harms of removal, the court can engage parties in meaningful inquiries around assessments of safety, safety planning and case planning in ways that support improved outcomes for children and families.
Learning Objectives:
• Learners understand the fundamentals of child welfare safety and the importance of using frameworks in decision-making.
• Learners understand the key components, terminology, and principles used in American Bar Association Child Safety: A Guide for Judges and Attorneys (“Safety Framework”).
• Learners can apply the “Safety Framework” in decision-making at every step in a case.
• Learners can effectively articulate safety-related information to the court.
Format: Virtual via Zoom
Length: 4 hours
Audience: judicial officers, court staff, attorneys, child advocates, parent allies, caregivers, community providers, and others who work with families impacted by child welfare. Safety Summits are offered as a multi-disciplinary training only and is not available for individual agencies/organizations.
