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16-year-old Dillon : an investigative review : Government of Alberta's response to the Office of the Child and Youth Advocate report

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In November 2017, the Office of the Child and Youth Advocate released a report which reviewed the life and circumstances of a youth who was receiving child intervention services at the time when... More ≫

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In November 2017, the Office of the Child and Youth Advocate released a report which reviewed the life and circumstances of a youth who was receiving child intervention services at the time when he incurred a serious injury. The report made two recommendations: one regarding information-sharing and service coordination for young people with complex needs, and one regarding building long-term networks for young people. This document includes the Government of Alberta’s response to these recommendations, both of which were accepted.

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Government of Alberta’s response to the Child and Youth Advocate : toward a better tomorrow : addressing the challenge of aboriginal youth suicide

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In April 2016, Alberta's Child and Youth Advocate released an investigative review that examined the lives of seven Indigenous youth who died by suicide over an 18-month period between 2013 and... More ≫

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In April 2016, Alberta's Child and Youth Advocate released an investigative review that examined the lives of seven Indigenous youth who died by suicide over an 18-month period between 2013 and 2014. All seven individuals were either receiving child intervention services when they passed away or had received services within two years of their deaths. The report made 12 recommendations for the Government of Alberta and the Ministries of Children’s Services, Health, and Education, as well as associated service delivery partners. This document provides the Government of Alberta’s response and the steps it is taking to address these recommendations.

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Ministry of Children’s Services’ response to the Office of the Child and Youth Advocate : 4-year-old Marie : an investigative review

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In 2014, a four-year-old little girl living under the guardianship of extended family in her First Nations community passed away in hospital after being brought in with life-threatening injuries.... More ≫

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In 2014, a four-year-old little girl living under the guardianship of extended family in her First Nations community passed away in hospital after being brought in with life-threatening injuries. The child was not receiving intervention services at the time of her injuries. In November 2016, the Office of the Child and Youth Advocate released a report on its investigation into the death. This document presents the response of the Ministry of Children's Services to the OCYA report.

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Ministry of Children’s Services’ response to the Office of the Child and Youth Advocate 18-year-old Peter : an investigative review

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In October 2014, a young man was a victim of homicide in his home community. The young man was not receiving child intervention services at the time of his death. However, he had received services... More ≫

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In October 2014, a young man was a victim of homicide in his home community. The young man was not receiving child intervention services at the time of his death. However, he had received services within the two years preceding his death. In March 2017, the Office of the Child and Youth Advocate’ released a report on its investigation into the death. This document presents the response of the Ministry of Children's Services to the OCYA report.

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Ministry of Children’s Services’ Response to the Office of the Child and Youth Advocate : 15-Year-Old Netasinim : an investigative review

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In 2014, a 15-year-old-youth in group care drowned while swimming with friends and family in his home community. This document presents the Ministry response to the OCYA report.

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Ministry of Children’s Services’ response to the Office of the Child and Youth Advocate “19-year-old Ernie : an investigative review”

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In 2014, a 19-year old passed away in hospital with his former foster mother by his side. In February 2017, the Office of the Child and Youth Advocate’ released a report on its investigation into... More ≫

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In 2014, a 19-year old passed away in hospital with his former foster mother by his side. In February 2017, the Office of the Child and Youth Advocate’ released a report on its investigation into the death. This document presents the response of the Ministry of Children's Services to the OCYA report.

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Ministry of Children’s Services’ response to the Office of the Child and Youth Advocate “9-month-old Sharon : an investigative review”

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In 2014, a nine-month old infant in parental care passed away. The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner determined the manner and the cause of death were undetermined. In November 2016, the... More ≫

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In 2014, a nine-month old infant in parental care passed away. The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner determined the manner and the cause of death were undetermined. In November 2016, the Office of the Child and Youth Advocate released a report on its investigation into the death. This document presents the response of the Ministry of Children's Services to the OCYA report.

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