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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Representative’s Report #16 – Reviews and investigations: June 1 – September 30, 2012
Trauma, Turmoil and Tragedy: Understanding the Needs of Children and Youth at Risk of Suicide and Self-Harm
The Representative’s aggregate review which examines the life circumstances of 15 youth who died as a result of suicide and 74 youth who engaged in self-injury behaviours.
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2011/12 Annual Report and 2012/13-2014/15 Service Plan
This report provides an overview of the Office’s work on behalf of the vulnerable children and youth of B.C. over the past year and a plan reflecting future goals and objectives.
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Representative Marks FASD Awareness Day
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) is a lifelong disability affecting individuals and communities across B.C.
Life is challenging for those living with FASD and they often face a wide range of physical, mental, behavioural and learning challenges which are not …
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Representative’s statement on the Honourable Mary McNeil’s announcement
The Representative for Children and Youth issued this statement today following the Honourable Mary McNeil’s announcement:
Minister McNeil has made a significant contribution during her tenure as Minister of Children and Family Development. She has brought effective leadership and stability …
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Federal Court Decision on Human Rights Tribunal Complaint Regarding Child Welfare Services for First Nations Children
I look forward to careful consideration and analysis of the important issues raised by this complaint.
Aboriginal children, including First Nations children on reserve, are severely over-represented in our child welfare systems across Canada. In some provinces, almost 80 per …
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