Victoria – A decade after a public health emergency was declared by the Provincial Health Officer, young people in BC continue to be deeply impacted by the toxic drug crisis in ways that are not widely recognized, says Representative for Children and Youth Dr. Jennifer Charlesworth. According to the BC Coroner, unregulated drug toxicity is […]
Victoria – The events in Tumbler Ridge are both shocking and deeply tragic. Our hearts are with the families who have lost loved ones, with those who are injured, and with the entire Tumbler Ridge community and the broader Peace Region as they face an unimaginable loss. When violence enters a school, it alters how […]
Victoria – In response to the Minister of Children and Family Development’s announcement of an investment of $475 million to support young people with disabilities and their families, the Representative for Children and Youth says she is looking forward to seeing tangible, on the ground improvements for young people and their families. “My office, along […]
Victoria – In a new report, the Representative for Children and Youth is urging the provincial government to modernize the Mental Health Act and ensure that it addresses the unique needs and circumstances of children and youth living with mental health challenges. The report, Putting Children at the Centre: Reforming and Modernizing the Mental Health […]
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