April 26, 2009 - Canadian Coalition for the Rights of Children

Tasers and Children

by Kathy VandergriftViolence against Children April 26, 2009September 16, 2018No Comments

The CCRC drew attention to the issue of tasers and children through letters to members of the House of Commons Public Safety Committee. In an earlier presentation the RCMP stated that they use tasers on teenagers as young as 13 years old and they do not have specific policies or training for the use of tasers with adolescents. They also acknowledged publicly that use of this device poses high risks for the life and health of some targets, especially persons who are agitated.

Human Rights Agreements are for Canadians too!

by Kathy VandergriftChildren's Rights in Canada April 26, 2009September 16, 2018No Comments

The gap between Canada’s signature on human rights agreements and implementation in Canada was a common theme of over 50 Canadian groups who sent submissions for review of Canada’s record by the UN Human Rights Council. This is a main issue for children’s rights, and the CCRC is a partner in the efforts to fix the system for all rights.