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West Coast LEAF
Recommendation 11:
Increase court oversight of MCFD’s efforts to identify less disruptive measures by adding the following provisions to the CFCSA:
- The court shall not make an order removing the child from the care of a parent or guardian unless the court is satisfied that less disruptive measures, including services to promote the integrity of the family, have been attempted, refused by the parent or would be inadequate to protect the child;
- Where the court determines that it is necessary to remove the child from the care of a parent or guardian, the court shall, before making an order, consider whether it is possible to place the child with a person or group in accordance with the order of preference of placements.
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Recommendation 13:
In the meantime, the BC government and MCFD should bridge the gap between the current welfare and disability rates and the MBM for all families that are at risk of having children apprehended by MCFD.
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Recommendation 4:
IMPROVEMENTS TO CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM PROCESSESS AND SUPPORT FOR ALTERNATIVE APPROACHES—exploration of alternative programs and changes to the courtroom practices
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Recommendation 5:
IMPROVED SUPPORTS FOR SURVIVORS—expanded social and health services, information for survivors, and access to independent counsel
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Recommendation 2:
FUNDING—adequate staffing and staff training in the justice system, and well-resourced survivor-focused services and supports
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Recommendation 24:
Frequent family visits and family reunification must always be the top priority and never delayed due to shortages in MCFD resources. MCFD should ensure that staff understand the need to prioritize frequent family visits and, where feasible, work with community-based organizations that are supporting the parent to ease access.
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Recommendation 23:
For expecting parents, it is important to have an advocate or family support worker do initial visits to enhance the chances for engagement with services prior to birth. MCFD must work with community-based organizations that have developed best practices in engaging expectant parents to assess how the Ministry can develop a pathway whereby expectant parents could voluntarily seek prevention supports prior to their child’s birth.
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Recommendation 1:
EDUCATION FOR ALL SYSTEM ACTORS—trauma-informed education for professionals engaged in all aspects of the criminal justice system
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Recommendation 25:
Children in temporary care must be kept within an accessible distance to the parent with due consideration to the parents’ circumstances (financial etc). Where a child needs to be close to their home nation, parents must be given financial supports to ensure that there is adequate access to maintain family connection.
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