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Dating violence refers to abuse or mistreatment that occurs between dating partners or those in the process of developing an intimate relationship. This includes when two people first meet or become interested in one another, on their first date, during their courtship, once they have been involved with each other for some time, or after … Read more

Bullying and harassment happens when a person who has more power or some advantage (bigger, more status, etc.) repeatedly tries to bother, hurt, make fun of, or attack another person (it is not an accident). Sometimes several students will bully or harass another student or group of students. Bullying can be verbal, physical, or relational, … Read more

A disability refers to physical or mental impairments that make daily routines and activities more challenging. Children with disabilities may require assistance from a person, animal, or a special device. A physical disability may occur as a result of chronic illness, being overweight, having been in an accident, or being born with certain features. Mental … Read more

When a child is having a problem with her or his peers, it can be hard for parents to know what is really happening – is it bullying? Or is it something else? Each type of behaviour, whether peer conflict, mean behaviour, or bullying must be handled uniquely to keep children safe and to help … Read more

Schools and communities in BC have a wealth of cultural and racial diversity. Considering that one in six youth are of a visible minority, it is important not only to acknowledge differences but to learn, model, and respect varied ways of knowing and being. There are barriers to embracing diversity and some may be surprised … Read more

Sexual abuse of a child happens when children are used for the sexual gratification of an adult, older adolescent, or someone else in a position of authority over the child. Sexual exploitation is a form of sexual abuse that occurs when a child engages in sexual activity, usually through manipulation or coercion, in exchange for … Read more

Any kind of major disruption in the family home can cause confusion and trauma for children, including from interruptions arising from the arrest and incarceration of a parent. This fact sheet provides a summary of some of the challenges children endure and offers suggestions for service providers and criminal justice professionals to help alleviate this … Read more

Infants and young children, ages 0-7 years, are particularly vulnerable when faced with prolonged separation from one or both parents. This may be due to the absence of a primary caregiver at a time when biological and psychological needs require continuous caregiving. Parent-child separation may result from various situations such as the death of a … Read more

When indigenous children are overrepresented among children separated from their family environment, as they are in British Columbia, specially targeted measures should be adopted in consultation with indigenous communities in order to reduce the number of indigenous children in alternative care and prevent the loss of their cultural identity. Specifically, if an indigenous child is … Read more