Class action alleges abuse, cultural devastation in group homes
A proposed class-action lawsuit against the Canadian government says Indigenous people removed from their communities…
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Inside Connor Homes where kids were called ‘paychecks’
In one home, a decayed ceiling crashed to the floor. In another, 2x4s were erected…
Inspection reports reveal disturbing conditions inside Ontario group homes
A child sleeping on a soiled mattress, lack of access to basic dental care, and…
Surviving care: This is who Trudeau has been fighting at human rights tribunal
Content warning: This story addresses suicide and sexual abuse. Both have been in government care…
Yukon government orders external review of abuse and neglect inside group homes
The Yukon government has ordered an external review of problems inside the territory’s group homes. The review will be undertaken by the territory’s child and youth advocate.
Yukon child advocate reviewing systemic issues plaguing group homes
APTN News Yukon’s group homes will be undergoing a systemic review to determine whether children…
How the system failed Amy Owen
Amy Owen had been sent to hospital seven times for suicidal ideation and self-harming in the six months before she took her own life in an Ottawa group home last April.
Mandatory inquests in child welfare deaths? Province appears to be sticking to status quo
(The arson unit continues to investigate a fire that killed Courtney Scott, 16, April 21…
