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Annual Report 2017/18 and Service Plan 2018/19 to 2019/20

This report provides an overview of the work of the Office on behalf of the vulnerable children and youth of B.C. over the past year and a plan outlining goals and objectives for the 2018/19 and 2019/20 fiscal years. Complete …


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Samantha Cocker

Deputy Representative

Samantha joined the Representative’s Office on Aug. 31, 2020 as Deputy Representative of Advocacy and First Nations, Métis and Inuit Relations. Samantha is of Cree and Scottish ancestry and brings more than 20 years’ experience in a wide …


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Pippa Rowcliffe

Deputy Representative

Pippa joined RCY in October 2020 as Executive Director, Monitoring and Strategic Initiatives and was appointed Deputy Representative in September 2021. She was born and raised in Wimbledon, United Kingdom and graduated from the University of Oxford with …


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John Yakielashek

Executive Director, Reviews & Investigations

John joined the Representative’s Office in February 2023, as Executive Director of Reviews and Investigations. John expresses his gratitude as a guest on the traditional territory of the Syilx peoples in Kelowna.

John began his …


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Blair Mitchell

Executive Director, Individual Advocacy, First Nations, Métis and Inuit Engagement

Blair’s strength-based approach ensures vulnerable children, youth and young adults have meaningful opportunities to express who they are and what they need to achieve their potential and to ensure that …


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Jennifer Dreyer

Executive Director, Systemic Advocacy, First Nations, Métis and Inuit Research

Jennifer joined the Representative’s Office in September 2021 as Executive Director, Systemic Advocacy, and First Nations, Métis and Inuit Research. Jennifer is Métis-Cree, and is a member of the Métis …


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Youth homelessness forums – new forums added!

New forums added in the Lower Mainland! We are looking for young people ages 13 to 25 who have ever experienced housing insecurity or any form of homelessness. These Forums will offer an opportunity for youth to share their voice …


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Jennifer Charlesworth

Representative for Children and Youth

Dr. Jennifer Charlesworth is British Columbia’s Representative for Children and Youth. She was appointed as Acting Representative effective Aug. 31, 2018 and confirmed in her appointment as B.C.’s Representative for Children and Youth on Oct. …


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Promoting Access to Breastfeeding in Child Welfare Matters

Vulnerable women and their newborn infants will benefit from a five-point action plan to support family connections and mother-child bonds, while keeping children safe. The plan is part of a Joint Special Report by Ministry of Children and Family Development …


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Dr. Jennifer Charlesworth appointed Acting Representative for Children and Youth

The all-party Select Standing Committee on Children and Youth today unanimously appointed Dr. Jennifer Charlesworth as Acting Representative for Children and Youth. Dr. Charlesworth will commence her position on August 31, 2018.

Dr. Charlesworth has dedicated her career to British …


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