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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Representative’s Report #15 – Reviews and investigations: February 1 – May 31, 2012
Representative’s Report #14 – Reviews and investigations: October 1, 2011 – January 31, 2012
Honouring Kaitlynne, Max and Cordon: Make Their Voices Heard Now
The Representative’s child death investigation into the lives and deaths of three B.C. children killed by their father shows domestic violence fixes called for two years ago are still needed.
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Representative’s Report # 13 – Reviews and investigations: June 1 – September 30, 2011
So Many Plans, So Little Stability: A Child’s Need for Security
This report looks into the chaotic life and unexpected death of a four-month-old First Nations infant. It identifies troubling inadequacies in planning, case management and decision-making, and makes recommendations to address gaps in how government and delegated Aboriginal agencies work …
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Representative’s Report # 12 – Reviews and investigations: February 1 – May 31, 2011
Champions for Change
The Champions for Change handbook is a guide to effective advocacy for youth and the adults that support them. It is intended to advance your rights and interests if you are requesting designated services or if you are dissatisfied …
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Isolated and Invisible: When Children with Special Needs are Seen but Not Seen
The Representative’s investigation examines the services and supports provided to a 15- year-old girl with Down syndrome, who was found in September 2010 alone with the body of her deceased mother. The report examines whether the services were appropriate and …
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