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Child and Youth Advocate releases follow-up report on youth opioid use

Alberta’s Child and Youth Advocate has released a follow-up report on youth opioid use. Renewed Focus: A Follow-Up Report on Youth Opioid Use in Alberta explores what has changed since the Advocate’s first report on this issue was released in June of 2018.

16-06-2021

Mandatory Reviews Into Child Deaths April 1, 2021–September 30, 2020

Mandatory Reviews: April 1, 2020–September 30, 2020

Child and Youth Advocate releases third mandatory reviews into child deaths.

25-03-2021

Child and Youth Advocate releases Statement of Concern

March 9, 2021 Edmonton…Del Graff, Provincial Child and Youth Advocate, released his first Statement of Concern for young people whose parents are involved in high-conflict custody and access matters. Read the full news release. Read the Statement of Concern.

09-03-2021

2019–2020 Annual Report Released

Del Graff, Provincial Child and Youth Advocate, released the 2019-20 Annual Report of the Office of the Child and Youth Advocate (OCYA).

27-10-2020

Mandatory Reviews: October 1, 2019 – March 31, 2020

September 29, 2020 Child and Youth Advocate releases fourth mandatory reviews into child deaths Edmonton…The Office of the Child and Youth Advocate (OCYA) has released reviews into the circumstances of 13 young people, 11 of whom passed away between October 1, 2019 and March 31, 2020. This report also includes a young person who passed […]

29-09-2020

Mandatory Reviews: April 1, 2019 – September 30, 2019

Child and Youth Advocate releases third mandatory reviews into child deaths.

24-03-2020

A Critical Time: A Special Report

Child and Youth Advocate releases special report on young adults leaving government care

25-11-2019

National Child Day 2019

National Child Day celebrations focus on the 30th anniversary of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child.

14-11-2019

2018-2019 Annual Report Released

Edmonton…Del Graff, Provincial Child and Youth Advocate, releases the 2018-19 Annual Report of the Office of the Child and Youth Advocate (OCYA).

07-11-2019

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Mandatory Reviews: October 1, 2018 – March 31, 2019

Child and Youth Advocate releases second mandatory reviews into child deaths

24-09-2019

Care in Custody: A Special Report

September 9, 2019 Child and Youth Advocate releases special report on OC spray and segregation in Alberta’s young offender centres Edmonton…Alberta’s Child and Youth Advocate has completed a special report on oleoresin capsicum spray (OC spray, commonly referred to as pepper spray) and segregation in young offender centres. The Advocate is making four recommendations related […]

09-09-2019

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Mandatory Reviews: April 1 – September 30, 2018

Child and Youth Advocate releases first mandatory reviews into child deaths.

05-06-2019

Check out our Cree and Blackfoot videos!

The Office of the Child and Youth Advocate (OCYA) has released two videos about the organization in the Blackfoot and Cree languages.

19-02-2019

Rainbow flag with text: Community Conversations on Speaking OUT: Ideas for taking action

Taking action on issues affecting LGBTQ2S+ youth

Office of the Child and Youth Advocate releases Community Conversations on Speaking OUT: Ideas for Taking Action, an addendum to the 2017 special report

31-01-2019