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Out of Sight: How One Aboriginal Child’s Best Interests Were Lost Between Two Provinces

An investigative report into the life of a young Aboriginal girl who was subject to neglect and abuse after moving from the care of the B.C. government to the care of her maternal grandfather in Saskatchewan.

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Representative’s Report #18 – Reviews and investigations: February 1 – May 31, 2013

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Letter to the Minister on Settlement Workers in Schools

The Representative’s letter to the federal Minister for Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism regarding the importance of the Settlement Workers in Schools (SWIS) and other programs for immigrant and refugee youth.

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To B.C.’s Children and Youth in Care

For three years now, British Columbia has dedicated one week to reflect on the strengths and needs of each of the more than 8,000 children and youth in the care of our provincial government. To each one of those boys …


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Still Waiting: First-hand Experiences with Youth Mental Health Services in B.C.

The Representative’s report on youth mental health services in B.C., with focus on 16 to 18 year olds.

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Much More than Paperwork, Proper Planning Essential to Better Lives for B.C.’s Children in Care

The Representative’s audit on the plans of care for children and youth who are in the long-term care of the Province of British Columbia.

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Representative’s Report #17 – Reviews and investigations: October 1, 2012 – January 31, 2013

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Time For Action to End Violence Against Women

This year’s theme for International Women’s Day centres on seeking a world in which women and children can live free from violence.

Just over a year ago I released a report Honouring Kaitlynne, Max and Cordon: Make Their Voices Heard …


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Who Protected Him? How B.C.’s Child Welfare System Failed One of Its Most Vulnerable Children

The Representative’s investigation examines the entire life and the full spectrum of services that this young boy and his family received and whether they were appropriate and responsive to his needs.

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United Nations Committee on Rights of the Child representative concludes fourday visit to Canada

 OTTAWA – The vice‐president of the United Nations Committee on the Rights of the Child oday wraps up her four‐day visit to Canada which included stops in Ontario, New Brunswick and Québec.

The Canadian Council of Child and Youth Advocates …


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