The Office of Elder Justice in the Courts (OEJC) offers a variety of trainings and online resources to assist guardians in understanding their role and responsibilities, court requirements, how to identify abuse and neglect, and more. The following list of programs and resources are available for FREE. The OEJC thanks you for your willingness to be a guardian and we hope these resources are beneficial.

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The Pennsylvania Guardian Handbook provides guidance to guardians on their role, responsibilities, guardianship basics, Guardianship Tracking System (GTS), identifying abuse and exploitation, and more. The guide is available in English and Spanish electronically on the OEJC's website. A free paper copy can also be ordered through the website.

The OEJC's website offers information on our office, the Advisory Council on Elder Justice in the Courts, information on alternatives to guardianship, guardianship, identifying abuse and exploitation, legal services, mental health resources, and more.

The Guardianship Training Series is a set of 14 educational videos consisting of information designed to inform a newly appointed guardian, or proposed guardian, on their roles and responsibilities as guardian of the person and/or estate. Included in the training series is information on alternatives to guardianship, supported decision making, and identifying abuse and financial exploitation. To access resources on the OEJC's website, including the Pennsylvania Guardian Handbook and Guardianship Training Series, use the provided QR Code below or search for "Office of Elder Justice in the Courts" in any internet search engine.

To access resources on the OEJC's website, including the Pennsylvania Guardian Handbook and Guardianship Training Series, use the provided QR Code below or search for "Office of Elder Justice in the Courts" in any internet search engine.

If you have any questions, please contact the Office of Elder Justice in the Courts by emailing OEJC@pacourts.us or by calling 717-231-3000.