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Ministry of Human Services’ response to the Office of the Child and Youth Advocate annual report

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The Child and Youth Advocate Act requires the Advocate to report annually to the Legislative Assembly about the work of the Office of the Child and Youth Advocate (OCYA). This document provides... More ≫

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The Child and Youth Advocate Act requires the Advocate to report annually to the Legislative Assembly about the work of the Office of the Child and Youth Advocate (OCYA). This document provides the ministry response to the Advocate’s annual reports.

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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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