A Handbook for Children (Second Edition, 2014)

Primary Audience: Children involved in the Juvenile Justice System This handbook is intended for children ages 7-12 who are in court on child abuse and neglect cases. It aims to introduce children to the court, the people who work there, the issues before the court and the words that are used in the courtroom. It is means to be used as a teaching tool that may encourage conversations between the children and adults about juvenile court.

Bear Goes To Court

Primary Audience: Children involved in the Juvenile Justice System

This book is intended for children ages 3-6 to introduce them to juvenile court and the supportive people who care about them and want to help them. It is meant to be used as a teaching tool to encourage conversations between children and adults about juvenile court.

Practice Guidelines for Attorneys Representing Parents in Abuse, Neglect, and Termination of Parental Rights Cases

Primary Audience: Attorneys This publication includes guidelines for attorneys and is intended to promote quality representation for parents’ attorneys in child abuse and neglect cases, and termination of parental rights proceedings. This publication contains a set of considerations and recommendations to assist attorneys in their representation of parents.

Handbook for Parents, Guardians and Custodians on Child Abuse and Neglect Proceedings, Fifth Edition (2014)

Primary Audience: Parents, Guardians and Custodians This publication (and companion DVD) includes information to help parents, guardians, or custodians understand juvenile court and to inform parents of their rights and responsibilities. The handbook and DVD provides general information about the juvenile court process, rights and responsibilities. This publication is available in Spanish.

How a Child Enters the Juvenile Court System, Second Edition, 2015

Primary Audience: Foster and Relative Caregivers

This publication provides foster and relative caregivers with tips on navigating the juvenile court system, suggestions for their involvement and information on the court process and timeline.

Justice for Children (2010)

John M. Burman, J.D.

Primary Audience: Guardians ad Litem, Attorneys, and Judges

The book is a legal manual for guardians ad litem in juvenile court and termination of parental rights cases.

Wyoming Child Welfare Legal Resource Manual, Second Edition (2010)

Primary Audience: Judges, Attorneys, DFS workers and CASA This manual is a compilation of state and federal laws and best practices. It has proven to be a valuable resource for many professionals involved in the court system. The manual was updated in 2008 and 2010. The manual covers: key legal issues involved in child abuse and neglect, termination of parental rights, guardianship and adoption cases; key federal laws; case law; court best practices including a list of key questions that should be asked at each hearing and includes timelines and diagrams of the juvenile court processes, etc. To access an online version of the manual, click here: http://wylegalmanual.courts.state.wy.us/

Multidisciplinary Team Guidebook (2011)

Primary Audience: Attorneys, DFS Workers, CASA, MDT Coordinators, Parents, Foster Parents, Custodians, Guardians, and other MDT members. The purpose of this guidebook is to establish state-wide uniformity in facilitating Multidisciplinary Team (MDTs) and to provide guidance to MDT members on their roles and responsibilities in the MDT process.

Your Rights—A Guide to Juvenile Court in Wyoming for Children and Youth

Primary Audience: Young adults involved in the juvenile justice system.

This is a guide for youth in juvenile court to help them understand juvenile court and to inform youth of their rights. The publication provides general information about the court process and the youth’s rights.

Guardians Ad Litem Skills-Based Handbook (2014)

A Guide to Guardian Ad Litem Work in Wyoming’s Juvenile Court Primary Audience: Attorney Guardian ad Litems This handbook is a skills-based handbook that outlines the steps and activities required for an attorney Guardian ad Litem (GAL) in Wyoming. The handbook is intended to provide GALs with current and accurate information about juvenile law and related topics. This handbook was created in partnership between the Wyoming GAL Program and the Children’s Justice Project. Additional information about this Handbook can be found on the GAL Program website at: http://gal.wyo.gov/.

A Handbook for Educators, First Edition 2015

Primary Audience: Teachers, Principals, School Officials, Educators This publication includes information aimed at helping teachers, principals and school officials understand the juvenile court system. The Handbook provides information about an educator’s role in the juvenile court system, including tips for attending and speaking at a multi-disciplinary meeting (MDT) and information about confidentiality, FERPA, IEPs and educational stability.