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GAL volunteers undergo a free training program that consists of 30 hours of classroom training, followed by 12 hours of yearly in-service training. GAL volunteers learn to work one-on-one with abused children, understand their special needs, and how to help families overcome the problems that may have led to abuse and neglect.
