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Ministry of Human Services’ response to the Office of the Child and Youth Advocate “16-year-old Sam serious injury”

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In 2013, a 16-year-old residing in care sustained a brain injury after attempting suicide. This youth, now a young adult, receives supports and services to meet his needs as a result of the... More ≫

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In 2013, a 16-year-old residing in care sustained a brain injury after attempting suicide. This youth, now a young adult, receives supports and services to meet his needs as a result of the injury, which affected his motor skills, mobility, speech and memory. This document presents the Ministry response to the OCYA recommendations regarding assessments, healthy relationships and attachment, and working with suicidal youth.

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Ministry of Human Services’ response to the Office of the Child and Youth Advocate "Kamil an immigrant youth's struggle : investigative review"

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The death of a young person affects everyone who is involved in the young person’s life. In August 2012, a youth who was receiving services under the Child, Youth and Family Enhancement Act... More ≫

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The death of a young person affects everyone who is involved in the young person’s life. In August 2012, a youth who was receiving services under the Child, Youth and Family Enhancement Act committed suicide. It is hard to accept that a youth could believe the only option left to them was to end their life. This report provides the Ministry response to the OCYA five recommendations about four key areas related to practice and processes within the child intervention system in Alberta. In general terms, the ministry agrees with the findings of the report.

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