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Recent data highlights worrisome trends for B.C. children and youth
VICTORIA – Increasing poverty rates, deepening vulnerabilities of children heading into kindergarten and an inability to access affordable childcare are …
Representative for Children and Youth disappointed by lack of significant new funding for children and youth in B.C. Budget
B.C.’s provincial budget is not going far enough in addressing the urgent needs of children and youth in the province, …
Missed Opportunities: A review of the use of youth justice resources
A new report examining the youth justice system released by the Representative today reveals a gross under-utilization of scarce resources …
Canadian Council for Children and Youth Statement on National Child Day
The Canadian Council of Child and Youth Advocates (CCCYA) is a national
organization, which RCY is a member, made up of …
organization, which RCY is a member, made up of …
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Who is the Representative for Children and Youth?
Jennifer Charlesworth has been the Rep since October 2018. She works to make sure that the rights and opinions of …
What is advocacy?
Advocacy is helping someone have their voice heard and making sure their rights are respected …
What information will be shared about me?
Any information gathered about you is confidential. While most of the Rep’s advocacy services are done over the phone, advocates …
What if I don’t trust the advocate?
Advocates are there to act on your behalf. The Rep’s Office doesn’t work for a Ministry or Community Living BC …
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