On Wednesday, November 7, the Support Center for Child Advocates Volunteers Training Workshop will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., at PBI CLE Conference Center, Wanamaker Building, 100 Penn Square East, Suite 1010, Philadelphia.

The Support Center for Child Advocates provides legal assistance and social service advocacy to abused and neglected children in Philadelphia County. All volunteers must attend this full-day training program, which includes presentations on the Juvenile Act, the Child Protective Service Law, the role of a Child Advocate in a criminal case, representing parents in Dependency proceedings, service planning, and the dynamics of child abuse.

A training manual entitled, "How to Handle A Child Abuse Case," which includes the latest Juvenile Act amendments and Family Court rules, and is provided to attendees. This course also provides certification for eligibility to receive court-appointed dependency cases.

6 CLE credits available.

For more information, or to register, call PBI at 1-800-932-4637 or visit www.pbi.org.