; (3) promote the use of less restrictive alternatives to guardianship and the restoration of rights of individuals subject to guardianship; (4) annually compile and publish, a summary of recently conducted research on guardianship systems, including information from agencies across the government; (5) collect data from States regarding— (A) the number of individuals subject to guardianship; (B) the duration of guardianships; (C) the extent of authority granted to guardians; (D) the amount of financial assets under guardianship; and (E) whether an appointed guardian is classified as a— (i) family guardian; (ii) private or institutional guardian; or (iii) public guardian; (6) maintain a public, national database on State laws regarding guardianship and less restrictive alternatives to guardianship, including— (A) requiring for the use of least restrictive alternative; (B) reporting requirements for appointed guardians; (C) oversight of appointed guardians; and (D) requirements for the restoration of rights of individuals subject to guardianship; (7) identify issues relating to guardianship and provide and publish annual recommendations to States and Congress to address identified problems; (8) collect and analyze best practices relating to guardianship, and publish a report of such best practices, including model guidelines and standards for— (A) ensuring appropriate representation and protection of legal rights for individuals subject to guardianship and guardianship proceedings; (B) conducting background check investigations on prospective and appointed guardians; (C) promoting the use of less restrictive alternatives to guardianship; (D) obtaining restoration of all or some rights; (E) implementing oversight programs; and (F) responding to abuse, neglect, and exploitation; (9) compile and publish training materials for court appointed guardians related to duties and obligations, as well as ways in which to effectively support individuals subject to guardianship