Board Members Page
…their allies. Prior to joining the Board of JFCY, Roma volunteered as the Director of Development for The Minds Foundation, a grassroots organization providing access to mental health resources in rural India, and working to remove the stigma surrounding mental illness. Roma values compassion, volunteering and contributing to her communities. She aims to use her…
Staff Page
…been in the SYLS role since September 2019. Claire has experience in all areas of youth law, including youth criminal justice, child protection, education, human rights, mental health and immigration. Prior to joining JFCY, Claire was an associate at a family law firm, where her work focused on the intersection of family and Indigenous law…
R v Manitowabi: The Significance – and Limits – of a Diagnosis of FASD for Young Persons Involved in the Criminal Justice System Post
…Following Manitowabi, that would be a serious mistake. While it is incumbent upon all participants in the youth criminal justice system to acknowledge the prevalence of mental health concerns among young persons appearing in the criminal courts, the highly individualized nature of each particular case must always be appreciated. Resources Available Online Thankfully, a wide…
Canadian Foundation for Children Youth and the Law v Canada (Attorney General) [Section 43, Corporal Punishment] Cases & Decisions
…science research on the effects of corporal punishment on children. Click here for this Statement. Majority of Canadians Support Repeal A Decima poll conducted on behalf of Toronto Public Health found that a majority of Canadians surveyed supported the repeal of section 43 of the Criminal Code. You can view the results of this poll at www.toronto.ca/health/ssl_backgrounder.htm (NOT…
Your Legal Rights Page
…The decision to leave is often not easy and can lead to difficulties in getting all your belongings, having enough money to support yourself and attending school. Health & Mental Health Become informed about your legal rights when it comes to decisions about your healthcare and mental healthcare treatment. This includes any procedure carried out…
About JFCY Page
…vicinity. We are a non-profit legal aid clinic that specializes in protecting the rights of those facing conflicts with the legal system, education, social service or mental health systems. We give summary legal advice, information and assistance to young people, parents (in education matters), professionals and community groups across Ontario. What We Do Justice for…
Home Page
…rights Find resources Know your legal rights I am being expelled The police have stopped me Help with leaving home I need immigration help I need mental healthcare I received a ticket See all legal rights topics Experts on the Legal Rights of Children Our VisionAdvance and protect the legal rights and dignity of young…
Dual Citizenship Post
…more employment opportunities in the future given his ability to work in both countries access to a variety of social benefits and programs, such as education and health care, in both countries unrestricted residency with his parents (because he is under 18 years of age) in both countries a greater personal connection with both countries[6]…
Pregnant at 15: Some legal issues relating to treatment Post
…your own medical decisions?In Ontario, your age does not determine your ability to make decisions about medical treatment. Instead, you can make your own decisions about your health care as long as you are considered capable by your doctor or health-care provider. Being capable means that you can understand the information that you are given…
