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Child and Youth Advocate’s latest reports highlight critical issues impacting young people

Terri Pelton, provincial Child and Youth Advocate, has released the Annual Report of the Office…

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Investigative Reviews Update: April 1, 2024 – September 30, 2024

November 1, 2024 Edmonton, Alberta Terri Pelton, provincial Child and Youth Advocate, has provided an…

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Survey: Youth mental health and substance use services in Alberta

The Office of the Child and Youth Advocate (OCYA) stands up for young people involved…

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Child and Youth Advocate releases update on investigative reviews into child deaths and serious injuries

Terri Pelton, provincial Child and Youth Advocate, has provided an update to the Speaker of…

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Public Statement: Supporting Gender Diverse Children and Youth

Yesterday, Premier Smith announced new policies affecting gender diverse young people and their families. We…

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Child and Youth Advocate calls on government to improve services and supports for young people with disabilities

The Office of the Child and Youth Advocate (OCYA) has released Beyond Barriers: A Special…

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Child and Youth Advocate’s annual report highlights critical issues impacting young people

Terri Pelton, provincial Child and Youth Advocate, has released the 2022–2023 Annual Report of the…

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Child and Youth Advocate releases mandatory reviews concerning 18 young people

March 28, 2023… The Office of the Child and Youth Advocate (OCYA) released reviews into…

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Child and Youth Advocate releases Summary Report: 10 Years of Investigations

March 1, 2023 Terri Pelton, Alberta’s Child and Youth Advocate, has released a summary report…

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Survey: Child Intervention Services practice support and clinical supervision for frontline staff and casework supervisors

The Office of the Child and Youth Advocate (OCYA) is a child rights-based organization and…

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2021–2022 OCYA Annual Report released

December 1, 2022 Terri Pelton, Alberta’s Child and Youth Advocate, has released the 2021–2022 annual…

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Child and Youth Advocate releases mandatory reviews concerning 15 young people

Report highlights the need for urgent action to address service-delivery gaps for young people with…

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Terri Pelton appointed new Child and Youth Advocate

Edmonton…Terri Pelton was sworn-in today as Alberta’s new Child and Youth Advocate during an official…

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Child and Youth Advocate releases mandatory reviews concerning 15 young people

Report focuses on themes of coordinated service delivery, strengthening accountability, and providing services and supports…

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2020–2021 OCYA Annual Report released

Child and Youth Advocate releases annual report Edmonton…Del Graff, Provincial Child and Youth Advocate, released…

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Child and Youth Advocate releases mandatory reviews concerning nine young people

Child and Youth Advocate releases mandatory reviews concerning nine young people Themes of family violence,…

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Child and Youth Advocate releases systemic review concerning nine young people

Child and Youth Advocate releases a systemic review concerning nine young people Thorough assessment, information-sharing,…

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

Edmonton… Alberta’s Child and Youth Advocate has released a follow-up report on youth opioid use.…

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

Child and Youth Advocate releases latest mandatory reviews concerning 10 young peopleUsing accessible language and…

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Child and Youth Advocate releases Statement of Concern

Edmonton…Del Graff, Provincial Child and Youth Advocate, released his first Statement of Concern for young…

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2019–2020 Annual Report Released

Child and Youth Advocate Releases Annual Report Edmonton…Del Graff, Provincial Child and Youth Advocate, released…

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

Child and Youth Advocate releases fourth mandatory reviews into child deaths Edmonton…The Office of the…

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

Child and Youth Advocate releases third mandatory reviews into child deaths Edmonton…The Office of the…

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A Critical Time: A Special Report

Child and Youth Advocate releases special report on young adults leaving government care Edmonton…Alberta’s Child…

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National Child Day 2019

National Child Day celebrations focus on the 30th anniversary of the Rights of the Child…

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2018-2019 Annual Report Released

Child and Youth Advocate releases annual report Edmonton…Del Graff, Provincial Child and Youth Advocate, released…

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Care in Custody: A Special Report

Child and Youth Advocate releases special report on OC spray and segregation in Alberta’s young…

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

Child and Youth Advocate releases second mandatory reviews into child deaths Edmonton…The Office of the…

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Mandatory Reviews: April 1 – September 30, 2018

Child and Youth Advocate releases first mandatory reviews into child deaths Edmonton…The Office of the…

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Check out our Cree and Blackfoot videos!

Office of the Child and Youth Advocate releases videos in Indigenous languages to improve service…

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Taking action on issues affecting LGBTQ2S+ youth

Advocate releases ideas for taking action on issues affecting LGBTQ2S+ youth Edmonton…The Office of the…

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2017–2018 Annual Report Released

Child and Youth Advocate releases annual report Edmonton…Del Graff, Provincial Child and Youth Advocate, released…

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National Child Day 2018

National Child Day celebrations focus on the right to an identity Events held across the…

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Investigative Reviews: Dakota, Lee and Susan

Child and Youth Advocate releases reviews highlighting the importance of supporting youth with mental health…

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Child Advocates travel to Bogota to make presentation

Alberta and Saskatchewan child advocates travel to Bogota to make presentation to human rights group Edmonton…Del…

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Investigative Review: Into Focus – Youth Opioid Use in Alberta

Child and Youth Advocate releases investigative review involving deaths of 12 young people  Edmonton…The Office…

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Summary Report: Five Years of Investigations

Child and Youth Advocate releases Summary Report: Five Years of Investigations Edmonton…Del Graff, Provincial Child and…

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