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YO UR VI EWS

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Supporting Our Families; Protecting Our Children

rotecting children is one of the most

important responsibilities of a society. Ie
must be done in a way that supports families -
and deciding how best to support families
while protecting children involves looking at
many of our most fundamental values.

W e need your views and ideas, and invite
"you to participate in a review of British
Columbia's child protection legislation. ~

"he Honourable Joan Smallwood, Minister

of Social Services, has appointed a 10-
person panel to consule with British
Columbians and to prepare a public report on

its findings. ‘The report will provide a

_. framework for new child protection’. ©

legislation that will respond directly to
the needs of today's children and
families. be ~

. Pinel merben will be in your -

community and are interested in
‘meeting with anyone who wishes.to be |

onsultation with the Aboriginal

: C community is underway in a parallel

‘process, Watch for further information.

PUBLIC MEETING: PRINCE RUPERT —

_ Tues. May 5 from 7:00 — 10:00 p.m. —

“corner of 2ndand 6th = a

“Panel members will be available for informal meetings dating the day.

Consultations with the Aboriginal comm

unity will be held Monday, May 4th.

- For further information, call the toll-free line.

1-800-663-1251

(8:30 - 4:30 Monday-Friday)

If you would like to make a written
stibmission please send one copy
of your submission to: ;

' Community Panel

Child Protection Legislation Review - |
Parliament Buildings
Victoria, B.C, V8V 1X4

"If you would like’ to speak at a public

meeting, please book a time by calling
1-800-663-1251.

Community Panel

Child Protection Legistation Review
Hon. Joan Smallwood, Minister Reeponsibis
Province of British Columbia