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Child and Youth in Care Week – Representative’s Statement

During the courseof my nearly 10 years as Representative for Children and Youth in British Columbia and, in fact, throughout my career, I have had the privilege of getting to know hundreds of youth in care. These young people are …


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A Review of Youth Substance Use Services in B.C.

Youth with substance use problems in British Columbia are faced with a piecemeal service system that can leave them for long periods of time without adequate or available services as they try to access treatment, finds a new report released …


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Statement from the Representative

Representative for Children and Youth Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond has reviewed today’s Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD) Information Bulletin regarding the establishment of an advisory committee to assist with the ministry’s multi-year planning.  The Information Bulletin does not properly …


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Letter to Speaker’s Office

The Representative for Children and Youth has sent a letter to the Speaker’s Office regarding the posting of the Special Report: Implementation of the Plecas Review, Part One: Decision Time.

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Approach with Caution: Why the Story of One Vulnerable B.C. Youth Can’t be Told

In a departure from usual practice, the Representative for Children and Youth has decided not to publicly release the detailed results of her investigation into critical injuries experienced by one youth receiving services from the Ministry of Children and Family …


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Implementation of the Plecas Review, Part One: Decision Time

This report is prepared in accordance with Section 20 of the Representative for Children and Youth Act which authorizes the Representative to make a special report to the Legislative Assembly. 

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Representative’s Report #26 – Reviews and Investigations: Oct. 1, 2015 – Jan. 30, 2016

The purpose of the Representative for Children and Youth’s (RCY) reviews and investigations of child deaths and critical injuries is to identify and thoughtfully analyze issues – particularly in service delivery. The intent is to help prevent similar deaths or …


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Representative for Children and Youth

On March 1, 2016, the Legislative Assembly appointed the Special Committee to Appoint a Representative for Children and Youth to select and unanimously recommend the appointment of a Representative, pursuant to section 2 of the Representative for Children and Youth Act, …


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Op-ed: Social Work Week

In celebration of Social Work Week, we want to share our thanks and appreciation for all that social workers do to improve the lives of vulnerable children, youth and families in British Columbia. 

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Representative’s Report #25 – Reviews and Investigations: June 1, 2015 – Sept. 30, 2015

The purpose of the Representative for Children and Youth’s (RCY) reviews and investigations of child deaths and critical injuries is to identify and thoughtfully analyze issues – particularly service delivery. The intent is to help prevent similar deaths or injuries …


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