As a Victim of Sexual Assault, What Can You Do?
Scenario:Melissa is a 15-year-old girl struggling with math at school. Fortunately, her new math teacher is extremely nice, offering her extra help with her homework after class. One day, when she goes to his office to ask him a question regarding the new assignment, he accidentally brushes her chest. Confused, she does nothing until he…
Are youth protected from age-based discrimination?
Scenario: Jordan, Mary, and John are 16 year-old high school students who are feeling hungry and exhausted after a long day in class! Naturally, a short walk down the road to the local gas station to get some refreshments is agreed upon, and they get going. Upon arrival to the station’s store, however, they see…
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…
Gay-straight alliances in schools
Read this Xtra article to learn more about what is happening in Toronto If you are a student and what to learn more about the law around this, please call us at Justice for Children and Youth: 416.920.1633.