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Joint Statement on Physical Punishment of Children and Youth

by Kate ButlerProtecting Children From Harm, Violence against Children August 15, 2021August 15, 2021No Comments

See below for a recent post from CHEO regarding the Joint Statement on Physical Punishment of Children and Youth. The Joint Statement on Physical Punishment of Children and Youth was developed by a national coalition of organizations facilitated by CHEO. Based on an extensive review of research, the Joint Statement provides an overview of the developmental outcomes associated with …

Six game-changing actions to end violence against children: policy proposals that will make a difference

by Kate ButlerProtecting Children From Harm, Violence against Children July 28, 2021July 28, 2021No Comments

Check out the recently announced 6 game-changing actions to end violence against children by the Global Partnership to End Violence against Children. The CCRC supports efforts to create policies that will lead to real change in ending childhood violence.

CCRC Submission to the Senate on Bill C6: An Act to amend the criminal code (Conversion Therapy)

by Kate ButlerBest Interests of Children, Children's Rights in Canada, Mental health, Protecting Children From Harm June 30, 2021June 30, 2021No Comments

The CCRC wrote a submission to the Senate as it deliberates on Bill C6: An act to amend the criminal code. This is an important bill as it prohibits conversion therapy, which is extremely damaging to young people, and violates their human rights.

Corporal punishment and the National Action Plan on Gender-Based Violence

by Kate ButlerProtecting Children From Harm, Violence against Children May 25, 2021May 25, 2021No Comments

Check out our letter to Minister Monsef on why corporal punishment should be considered in the drafting of the National Action Plan on Gender-based Violence. May 25, 2021 Dear Minister Monsef, As advocates for children’s rights, we look forward to the implementation of a comprehensive National Action Plan on Gender-based Violence. As a core foundation, …

Petition Launched to Free Canada From Violence

by Kate ButlerProtecting Children From Harm, Violence against Children March 9, 2021May 7, 2021No Comments

Check out this petition: https://petitions.ourcommons.ca/en/Petition/Details?Petition=e-3218

Climate Change Court Challenge: Children’s Rights at Supreme Court

by Kathy VandergriftChildren's Rights in Canada, Children's Rights and Governance, Protecting Children From Harm September 21, 2020March 25, 2021No Comments

Update March 25, 2021: Today, the Supreme Court of Canada decided in favour of the federal government. Three thoughts as we continue to push for greater attention to children’s rights and the impact for their environments: 1. CCRC welcomes the Court’s finding that climate change is a matter of national concern and that the federal …

Criminal Justice Reform and Children’s Rights

by Kathy VandergriftChildren's Rights in Canada, Monitoring Canada and the UNCRC, Protecting Children From Harm, Violence against Children March 6, 2018September 10, 2018No Comments

Children in Canada have less protection against violence than adults do. Current plans to reform Canada’s criminal justice system provide an opportunity to make the right of children to be free from all forms of violence, Article 19 in the Convention on the Rights of the Child, part of Canadian law. Stated plans to …