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Recommendation 3:
There is unfortunately a risk in directing attention to the challenges faced by a child/children of parents in conflict with the law that it might contribute to their further stigmatization and isolation. It is very important to intervene “lightly”, with proper attention to protecting the privacy of these children, while helping them fight isolation (or worse, association with high-risk groups like a gang). Care must be taken to ensure that no intervention ever contributes directly or indirectly to the stigmatization of these children as “problem children”; they are simply children who need special protection and support. Agency practices should never be detrimental to the physical safety and emotional wellbeing of the children. This requires that a trauma-informed approach be used with children and adults. Situations or processes can raise past experiences of trauma that involved the victimization or potential victimization for both the children and adults.
Enhancing the Protective Environment for Children of Parents in Conflict with the Law or Incarcerated: A Framework for Action
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Elizabeth Fry Society of Greater Vancouver, International Centre for Criminal Law Reform and Criminal Justice Policy, University of the Fraser Valley – School of Criminology and Criminal Justice
Elizabeth Fry Society of Greater Vancouver, International Centre for Criminal Law Reform and Criminal Justice Policy, University of the Fraser Valley – School of Criminology and Criminal Justice
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Recommendation 73:
There is the need for an Anti-racism legislation that provides sustainable redress mechanisms for candidates of African Descent, at all levels of politics in BC, facing racism in the form of sabotaged campaigns through inequitable party funding allocations, exploitative tokenism practices, and lack of contextualized supports, including mental health support. To improve equity of such mechanisms, In developing these mechanisms, inputs from current and former candidates of African Descent themselves should be sought to best address exploitative practices of PAD candidates in terms of the constitution of their support team, messaging, media appearances etc.
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Recommendation 5:
There is perhaps no greater challenge currently facing young people in B.C. transitioning into adulthood than finding appropriate, affordable and safe housing. We echo the recommendation made in the late Katherine McParland’s report, From Marginalized to Magnified: Youth Homelessness Solutions from those with Lived Expertise – that the Ministry of Attorney General and Minister responsible for Housing should work with BC Housing to develop and implement an aggressive plan to work toward ending youth homelessness in B.C., with particular attention to young adults who have transitioned from care. As part of this plan, additional dedicated housing units should be provided for young people aging out of care. Units on a continuum of support – including with mental health and addictions supports where needed – should be available and eligibility requirements reduced.
BC Housing is to develop a comprehensive plan by April 1, 2022 and begin full implementation of that plan thereafter.
BC Housing is to develop a comprehensive plan by April 1, 2022 and begin full implementation of that plan thereafter.
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Recommendation 7:
There is little support for grandparents raising their grandchildren. It is recommended that the Provincial Government provide more support for grandparents who are raising their grandchildren.
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Recommendation 8:
There is little or no support for Métis families struggling to keep their families together. Métis children are being taken from their families and moved into the care of government because the family is in poverty. It is recommended that the monies currently spent by the Provincial Government to keep Métis children in care be utilized to invest in Métis families to enable them to remain within their family environment.
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Recommendation 1:
There is a need to address affordable housing for Métis people in British Columbia. It is recommended that the Provincial government provide funds to MNBC on an annual basis to create Métis specific housing that will offer income based rents. A housing project with a mixture of Elders, families and singles will create a sense of Metis community.
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Recommendation 173:
The test for security classification under s. 18 of the Corrections and Conditional Release Regulations should be amended to eliminate institutional adjustment as criteria for a higher classification level.
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Recommendation 15:
The Supreme Court of Canada, in Michel v. Graydon, which specifically deals with the B.C. Family Law Act, discusses principles that apply to the interpretation of statutes which directly bear on the role of the B.C. Legislature in upholding children’s rights, including their participation rights. The concurring judgment states: (1) that the Legislature is presumed to take into account Canada’s international obligations, which includes those found in the CRC (at para. 103); and (2) that the Legislature is taken to know the social and historical context in which it makes its intention known (at para. 97). The literature, taking an approach consistent with these principles, suggests that the Legislature plays a critical role in implementing children’s right to participate effectively in court processes. Though many important legislative, regulatory and policy steps have been taken, the literature identifies several others that are necessary to meet B.C.’s obligations to children in family law and child welfare processes. They include the specific incorporation of the CRC in both the FLA and the CFCSA, ensuring that both court processes incorporate procedural safeguards and guarantees, making sure that children in court processes are fully informed of their participatory rights and allowing children to apply for declarations relating to their best interests.
In addition, specific legislative changes and clarifications are necessary in the FLA and the CFCSA. For the FLA, these include a review of the following sections: s. 37(1) (b), views of the child; the s. 1 definition of family violence (to clarify that intent is not required); s. 203, dealing with legal representation; s. 199, dealing with conflict and family violence; and s. 37(2)(j), considering any other civil or criminal proceeding. For the CFCSA, amendments are required which provide the legal advice and representation children require throughout the processes, as well as specific provisions relating to hearing children’s views.
In addition, specific legislative changes and clarifications are necessary in the FLA and the CFCSA. For the FLA, these include a review of the following sections: s. 37(1) (b), views of the child; the s. 1 definition of family violence (to clarify that intent is not required); s. 203, dealing with legal representation; s. 199, dealing with conflict and family violence; and s. 37(2)(j), considering any other civil or criminal proceeding. For the CFCSA, amendments are required which provide the legal advice and representation children require throughout the processes, as well as specific provisions relating to hearing children’s views.
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Recommendation 1:
The specific vulnerabilities of children of incarcerated parents must be considered and taken into account. These children have rights and those rights must be protected. Children should not be discriminated against because of the actions of a member of their family or for any other reason. The best interests of the child must be considered explicitly in all decisions that affect these children (Convention on the Rights of the Child, Article 3). These children must be provided with the opportunity for their views to be heard, directly or indirectly, in relation to decisions which may affect them (Article 12).
Enhancing the Protective Environment for Children of Parents in Conflict with the Law or Incarcerated: A Framework for Action
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Elizabeth Fry Society of Greater Vancouver, International Centre for Criminal Law Reform and Criminal Justice Policy, University of the Fraser Valley – School of Criminology and Criminal Justice
Elizabeth Fry Society of Greater Vancouver, International Centre for Criminal Law Reform and Criminal Justice Policy, University of the Fraser Valley – School of Criminology and Criminal Justice
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Recommendation 1:
The severity and pervasiveness of anti-Asian racism reported requires immediate attention from all levels of government. Federal, provincial and municipal governments and all political parties must recognize anti-Asian racism as a distinct area of discrimination that requires immediate action. In particular, the government must:
- Recognize the importance of anti-racism education by committing financial and other resources to community-led organizations to carry out anti-racism education.
- Provide comprehensive, community-based, culturally specific, collective and individual social supports that would be accessible for those from diverse backgrounds and of all language abilities to ensure that victims and survivors of racist attacks and anti-Asian racism can receive the support they need so that our communities can recover holistically.
- Implement comprehensive policies to prevent the spread of misinformation in media and social media which incites negative public discourse and further provokes racism (for example, policies proposed by CCNC-SJ).
- Fund more educational initiatives about the long history of Chinese Canadians and Asian Canadians in Canada, their historical experiences with racism and their contributions to Canada.
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