BC Children and Youth Review Report by Hon. Ted Hughes

A retired judge, the Honourable Ted Hughes, was appointed to review the BC child protection system, after calls from the political opposition. The public pressure came as a result of the treatment of a few high-profile child deaths. The 172-page report outlined 62 recommendations, one of which is the return of a childrenís commissioner, who would oversee the child protection system, review childrenís deaths and advocate for improved services.† The BC government has since announced that it plans to implement all 62 recommendations made concerning the provinceís child protection system. More information is also available at the British Columbia's Ministry of Child and Family website.

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