HB 897 OH
Require trauma-informed care training for guardians ad litem
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Summary
Ohio House Bill 897 requires guardians ad litem and court-appointed special advocates (CASA) to receive trauma-informed care training in child welfare proceedings. Guardians ad litem represent the best interests of children in court proceedings, while CASAs advocate for abused or neglected children; this bill mandates they undergo training in trauma-informed approaches. The training requirement ensures these advocates understand how trauma affects children and can better support youth involved in the child welfare system.
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Official abstract
To enact section 2151.282 of the Revised Code to require trauma-informed care training for guardians ad litem and court-appointed special advocates in child welfare proceedings.
Sponsor (1)
- Darnell T. Brewer Democratic · primary
3 coauthors / cosponsors
- Sean P. Brennan Democratic · cosponsor
- Crystal Lett Democratic · cosponsor
- Eric Synenberg Democratic · cosponsor
Action history (2)
- May 12, 2026 Introduced · lower
- May 20, 2026 Referred to committee · lower
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