Have You Been Carded?
You’re walking home after school and from the corner of your eye you notice a police cruiser approaching you. You think nothing of it, as you haven’t committed a crime. Not too long after, you hear a “hey you” from the direction of the cruiser, and find the officer inside motioning at you to come…
It’s not fair: Why are children and youth not protected from age-based discrimination in Ontario? And what can we do?
This blog post is a continuation from our post on September 21, 2012. Comic made by PLE Team volunteer Shawn Malik What can kids and teens do if they experience age-based discrimination in Ontario? Unfortunately, not much…unless they up for a Charter challenge to the Ontario Human Rights Code. As the law in Ontariocurrently stands,…
Human Rights: Sexism
Scenario: Joyce is starting high school this year and she couldn’t be more excited! As the reigning 100 meter regional track champion she is looking forward to the challenges that training on a high school team will bring. Three weeks after the start of classes Joyce sees a posting on the Phys. Ed. bulletin board…
Trayvon Martin: Where do we go from here?
This opinion piece was written by JFCY volunteer and PLE Team member Cemone Morlese. The opinions expressed are Cemone’s and not necessarily those of JFCY. The Trayvon Martin case has gained international attention from average people, to celebrities to even the President, himself. At its core is the victim, 17 year-old Trayvon, shot and killed…
The Criminalization of Homelessness
Can I See Your ID? The Policing of Youth Homelessness in Toronto A report was released this week that explores “the relationship between homeless persons – in particular, street youth – and law enforcement officials”. Authors of the report: O’Grady, Bill | Gaetz, Stephen | Buccieri, Kristy JFCY Street Youth Legal Services lawyer, Johanna Macdonald, is quoted extensively throughout the report.For…