Resources

Perhaps even more so than for adults, remaining in custody prior to trial can have devastating and long-lasting consequences for youth.

In R. v. D.B., the Supreme Court of Canada recognized the fundamental differences between youth and adults who commit crimes, which entitles young people to a presumption of diminished moral blameworthiness.

Forensic evidence has become an increasingly frequent issue in criminal and child protection cases.

Join us to explore the lessons learned and the jury’s recommendations for change involving child welfare agencies, schools, police and the Courts.

Take advantage of this opportunity to join judges, academics and your colleagues to discuss recent developments and important issues in child protection law.

On April 14, UNICEF Canada launched UNICEF Report Card 13 and our Canadian Companion analysis, Fairness for Children. Please visit their web page (www.unicef.ca/irc13) to access these links.

Carding has been a hot topic in the media in recent months; however, this is just one of many intersecting issues for the rights of youth when it comes to policing and public space.

In a landmark ruling released on January 26, 2016, the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal found that the Canadian government is racially discriminating against 163,000 First Nations children and their families by providing flawed and inequitable child welfare services (“FNCFS Program”) and failing to implement Jordan’s Principle to ensure equitable access to government services available to other children.

The Children in Limbo Task Force, through its membership of individuals representing different disciplines and professions, work to improve the lives of children and youth in contact with, receiving services from, or in the care of the child welfare system. The Task Force recently made submission to the Government, Ministry of Children and Youth Services, regarding the Legislative review of the Child and Family Services Act. Those submissions are available to section members to review

Having children and young people as clients may be new territory or may be part of your regular practice. Regardless, unique challenges often arise in the context of this representation.