In these difficult and extraordinary times, I want to let all British Columbians know about our commitment and intentions at the Office of the Representative for Children and Youth.
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REPORTS | FEBRUARY 1, 2020
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From Marginalized to Magnified
Youth homelessness Solutions From Those With Lived Expertise
A report on youth homelessness in B.C., informed by youth. RCY assisted the author, Katherine McParland, in creating the report.
Download Representative’s support report, Raising Young Peoples’ Voices
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STATEMENTS | JANUARY 1, 2020
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“Representative’s Statement on the passing of the Hon. Ted Hughes”
British Columbia and Canada lost a champion for fairness and justice and a powerful and wise voice on child welfare with the passing of the Hon. Ted Hughes on Friday, Jan. 17, 2020.
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STATEMENTS | JANUARY 1, 2020
Representative’s Statement on 2019 Child Poverty Report Card
STATEMENTS | DECEMBER 20, 2019
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Representative’s Statement-December 20
The Representative has issued a statement following sentencing for an Oak Bay father convicted of murdering his two daughters in December 2017.
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CID REVIEWS AND INVESTIGATIONS | NOVEMBER 26, 2019
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Caught in the Middle
Investigative report on circumstances leading up to overdose death of teenager who came into contact with Alberta and B.C. child-serving systems.
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STATEMENTS | NOVEMBER 20, 2019
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Representative’s Statement on World Children’s Day
Thirty years ago today, the United Nations ratified the Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) and it has been 28 years since the treaty was ratified by Canada. The UNCRC includes 54 articles that spell out the rights …
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STATEMENTS | NOVEMBER 18, 2019
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Representative’s Statement Nov. 18, 2019
Representative Jennifer Charlesworth issues a statement in support of Transgender Awareness Week and International Transgender Day of Remembrance.
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STATEMENTS | NOVEMBER 14, 2019
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Representative’s Statement on SSCCY report
The Select Standing Committee on Children and Youth’s report Children and Youth with Neuro-Diverse Special Needs is an important step toward improving services for B.C. children with special needs and their families.
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REPORTS | NOVEMBER 8, 2019
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SSCCY report Children and Youth with Neuro-Diverse Special Needs
B.C.’s Select Standing Committee on Children and Youth has released a report titled: Children and Youth with Neuro-Diverse Special Needs.
Download it here: https://www.leg.bc.ca/content/CommitteeDocuments/41st-parliament/4th-ses……
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