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Representative Recognizes National Child Day

Canada’s National Child Day – marked on Nov. 20 each year – commemorates the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Child (UNCRC) and gives us the opportunity to step back and take a look at the state of children …


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Youth Futures Education Fund Grows, Announces First Disbursements

VICTORIA – Two announcements today are kick-starting the Youth Futures Education Fund (YFEF) to support former youth in care with living expenses while they pursue post-secondary education on a tuition waiver or bursary.

The YFEF will make an inaugural disbursement …


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Cyberbullying: Empowering children and youth to be safe online and responsible digital citizens

Cyberbullying involves the use of digital technologies and services including social media, texts, and instant messaging to repeatedly harass and intimidate others. This report, a joint effort by B.C.’s Information and Privacy Commissioner and Representative for Children and Youth, provides important context …


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Research Officer, Monitoring

Competition: 41108
Office of the Representative for Children and Youth
Research Officer (Applied Leadership – under review)
Temporary, full-time (term ends August 31, 2018)
Location: Victoria, B.C.
Salary: $68,160.00 – $73,868.40 (under review). Salary on appointment as per RCY’s salary…


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Response to J.P. vs. Plecas

STATEMENT FROM THE REPRESENTATIVE

The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of British Columbia has released his decision on the matter of the internal MCFD review directed by Robert Plecas. Chief Justice Hinkson found that Mr. Plecas had his status …


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Representative’s Report #24 – Reviews and Investigations: Feb. 1, 2015 – May 31, 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 in service delivery. The intent is to help prevent similar deaths or …


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The Thin Front Line: MCFD staffing crunch leaves social workers over-burdened, B.C. children under-protected

This report reveals a dramatic mismatch between expectations placed on child protection social workers and the number of staff province-wide available to do the work. Despite the demands and complexity of the job increasing in recent years, there are fewer …


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2014/15 Annual Report and 2015/16 – 2016/17 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 on future goals and objectives.

Download report…


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FASD Awareness is Important Starting Place

Statement from Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond, Representative for Children and Youth

 

On this Sept. 9, as we mark Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Awareness Day, it is my sincere hope that British Columbians will take the time to stop and reflect. …


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