“We all need to work together to create safe and inclusive communities, wrap our arms around survivors, and end the stigma surrounding these traumatic events. This is our collective responsibility”
DID YOU KNOW ... each one of us has a legal duty to contact the Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD) if you believe a child is in danger ... including situations of suspected sexual exploitation, and any other type of abuse -- the same the same hold true across Canada. For children suffering from abuse at the hands of those responsible for them, and / or exploiting them, the consequences can be severe; suicides, addictions, dropping out of school, legal problems and more ... including mental health issues. I asked about legislation, with regards to issues such a child victimization, sexual abuse and exploitation. According to Judy Darcy ... BC’s Minister of Mental Health and Addictions, and Katrine Conroy, Minister of Children and Family Development: “ Time and time again, we see how important it is for families and children to get the mental health supports they need early to build a solid foundation they can rely on throughout their lives. M...