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REVIEWS AND INVESTIGATIONS UPDATES  | NOVEMBER 7, 2017 array(1) { [0]=> object(WP_Term)#14368 (10) { ["term_id"]=> int(33) ["name"]=> string(34) "Reviews and Investigations Updates" ["slug"]=> string(11) "cid-updates" ["term_group"]=> int(0) ["term_taxonomy_id"]=> int(33) ["taxonomy"]=> string(8) "category" ["description"]=> string(0) "" ["parent"]=> int(30) ["count"]=> int(30) ["filter"]=> string(3) "raw" } }

Representative’s Report #30 – Reviews and Investigations: Feb. 1, 2017 to May 31, 2017

The purpose of the Representative for Children and Youth’s 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 injuries in …


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Missing Pieces: Joshua’s Story

British Columbia’s newly formed Ministry of Mental Health and Addictions should take the lead role in developing and implementing a comprehensive mental health system for children and youth in this province, recommends an investigative report released today by B.C.’s Representative …


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Representative’s Report #29 – Reviews and Investigations: Oct. 1, 2016 to Jan. 31, 2017

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 injuries …


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Representative’s Report #28 – Reviews and Investigations: June 1, 2016 to Sept. 30, 2016

The purpose of the Representative for Children and Youth’s 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 injuries in …


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Broken Promises: Alex’s Story

Lacking any permanent connection to his family and culture and without the mental health supports that might have made a difference, an 18-year-old Métis youth in care took his own life in an act of desperation, says an investigative report …


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Last Resort: One family’s tragic struggle to find help for their son

The provincial government should develop and fund a comprehensive system of substance use services capable of consistently meeting the diverse needs of youth and their families across British Columbia, says a report released today by the Office of the Representative …


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Representative’s Report #27 – Reviews and Investigations: Feb. 1, 2016 to May 31, 2016

The purpose of the Representative for Children and Youth’s 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 injuries …


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Too Many Victims: Sexualized Violence in the Lives of Children and Youth in Care

An alarming number of girls in the care of the provincial government – including a highly disproportionate number of Aboriginal girls – have been the victims of sexualized violence while in care, says a report released today by Representative Mary …


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A Tragedy in Waiting: How B.C.’s mental health system failed one First Nations youth

Lack of timely access to mental health services contributed to the suicide death of a First Nations teen in 2013 and is continuing to place Aboriginal children and youth at risk, says a new report released by British Columbia’s Representative …


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Approach with Caution: Why the Story of One Vulnerable B.C. Youth Can’t be Told

In a departure from usual practice, the Representative for Children and Youth has decided not to publicly release the detailed results of her investigation into critical injuries experienced by one youth receiving services from the Ministry of Children and Family …


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