What we do Youth & Community Engagement
Our youth and community engagement work is a vital link to young people and the individuals, services, and communities that are important to them. This work includes:
- Promoting and raising awareness about young people’s rights, advocacy strategies, and the role of our office through presentations and participation in community events.
- Centring reconciliation in our work and strengthening our relationships with Indigenous young people, families, and communities.
- Facilitating young people’s right to participate throughout the work of our office and through the OCYA Youth Council. Check out our Opportunities for Young People to learn more.
- Youth Engagement Framework
Learning opportunities
We provide presentations and workshops on a number of topics related to our office:
- General presentations – focused on the role of our office
- Advocacy 101 – a training to help adults learn about young people’s rights and how to advocate for and support the young people in their lives
- Special report presentations – an overview of our findings on systemic issues such as young people with disabilities and young people transitioning out of government care
Interested in a presentation or training?
Survey: Experiences of Youth Houselessness in Alberta
June 6, 2025
We are seeking feedback to better understand youth houselessness. Youth houselessness is a serious issue…
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Participate in Our Virtual Townhalls: Contribute to the 2024–25 Investigative Reviews Consolidated Report
March 25, 2025
What is the Calling for Change report? The Office of the Child Youth Advocate (OCYA)…
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Child and Youth Advocate’s latest reports highlight critical issues impacting young people
November 20, 2024
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 5, 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
May 30, 2024
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
April 9, 2024
Terri Pelton, provincial Child and Youth Advocate, has provided an update to the Speaker of…
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