We have discussed social justice issues and human rights Canada BC. For this essay outline: A) Do individuals and communities experience the law in the same manner? B) What role could child and youth care practitioner have in this context? C) As applicable, discuss any legislation that may apply.
Some ideas you can add/talk about are..
– Locations matter
– Race matters
– Having the proper education on laws
– Past experiences
– Depends How one is raised and if they are known to the police (troubles or run ins with police)
– Difference between female and males
– Drugs and alcohol
– Dissociation with economic status
CYC ROLE IN THIS CONTEXT
– Support and advice
– Visiting the child while locked up
– Advocacy
Reference American Laws/Compare
Legislation that may apply:
Course material: human rights legislation
https://www.justice.gc.ca/eng/csj-sjc/rfc-dlc/ccrf-ccdl/check/index.html
Child protection and legal process
https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/00_96046_01

