N.S. commitment to create Child and Youth Commission welcomed but ‘long overdue’
An example of the benefit of a Child and Youth Advocate can be found in New Brunswick., a 16-year-old girl who committed suicide after being sent home from an ER, despite needing urgent mental health care.Then-advocate Norm Bossé found the death was preventabl and shared recommendations to help prevent similar deaths.He’s also examined some horrific cases of child neglect.
That’s all part of the reason Stratford is optimistic, because he hopes it will lead to policy changes holding government accountable, and a better quality of life for children and youth. He worries about existing legislation that allows the Department of Community Services decide what information gets released to the public about injury or deaths of children and youth within the province’s care. But MacFarlane says that’s being considered as legislation is drafted.“We want all voices to be included. We have to get this right. Our children and youth deserve it.”
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