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Review of deaths of children and youth receiving child intervention services : findings and actions

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From April to December 2021, there were 36 deaths of children, youth and young adults receiving services from the ministry of Children's Services. The Minister of Children's Services directed the... More ≫

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From April to December 2021, there were 36 deaths of children, youth and young adults receiving services from the ministry of Children's Services. The Minister of Children's Services directed the ministry to carry out a review of the cases to gain an understanding of the circumstances surrounding these deaths, to help identify improvements that could be made to better serve children, youth and families. This publication reports on the findings of three separate reviews undertaken by the ministry, and actions that will be taken by the ministry in light of these findings.

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Indigenous Cultural Understanding Framework

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The Indigenous Cultural Understanding Framework is a development and delivery plan for training to ensure Children's Services staff have the knowledge, skills and abilities to deliver culturally... More ≫

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The Indigenous Cultural Understanding Framework is a development and delivery plan for training to ensure Children's Services staff have the knowledge, skills and abilities to deliver culturally appropriate support, services and programs to Indigenous children, youth, families and communities. The framework supports government's response to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's Calls to Action and the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples calling for more education to public servants on Indigenous history, treaties and residential schools.

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