Victoria – The Office of the Representative for Children and Youth extends its sincere condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of the Honourable Thomas Gove. Judge Gove devoted much of his life to improving how justice and public systems respond to children, families and people experiencing vulnerability. “Thomas Gove brought courage, compassion and a […]
B.C.’s Representative for Children and Youth, Dr. Jennifer Charlesworth, and her staff are mourning the death of Joan Phillip, Amshen, a respected Indigenous leader, MLA, social justice activist and deeply devoted partner, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. “Joan lived a life based on integrity and generosity. She brought tremendous wisdom, courage and heart to […]
VICTORIA – More than ten years after B.C. declared the toxic drug crisis a public health emergency, approximately 223 young people under the age of 19 have died from unregulated drug toxicity. On International Overdose Awareness Day, B.C.’s Representative for Children and Youth is calling for greater urgency in addressing the many ways this crisis […]
VICTORIA – Two years after the release of a landmark report calling for a full overhaul of the child welfare system in the province, BC’s independent oversight office for children and youth says while some significant changes are in effect, coordinated service delivery, a stronger workforce and early intervention services and support are still urgently […]
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