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Beyond 'at risk' children

14 Sep 2006

The CAO Investigative Report on Oyate is limited to the operation and conduct of that specific facility in relation to the Service Agreement signed with the Department of Community Resources (DCR) and the responsibilities of the respective parties thereto. [...] The dialogue with the previous Co-Chairs was very helpful in providing background context and the CAO is most appreciative of their time and insight into the complex issues and challenges associated with the intervention and prevention of the sexual exploitation of children in this province. [...] The Special Committee recognized sexual exploitation through the street sex trade was the most complex form of violence against children and that “by virtue of our government’s endorsement of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, Saskatchewan has a fundamental responsibility to ensure that the rights of all children are protected”1. [...] During the course of the CAO investigation into the Oyate Safe House, it became apparent that the breakdown of the family unit and the lack of the corresponding protective environment that a family can provide, contributes to children being involved with ‘street’ activities. [...] Systemic Issues and Recommendations During the course of the CAO investigation, several issues came to the attention of the CAO that were systemic in nature and beyond the scope and resources dedicated to the Oyate Safe House investigation.
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Authors

Bernstein, Marvin M

Pages
50
Published in
Ottawa, Ontario

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