What’s our Purpose

The Office of the Children’s Advocate is a Commission of Parliament mandated to enforce and protect the rights and best interest of children. The Office was established in 2006 under the Child Care and Protection Act (2004) in 2006. We’re thinking of using something different right here (it’s repetitive).

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OCA in the News

Press Releases
⇒ OCA concerned about reports of forced sexual activities in schools
⇒ OCA expresses outrage at the horrific killing of 14 year old girl and 4 year old boy
⇒ OCA deeply concerned about increased incidents of violence among students
⇒ OCA deeply concerned and saddened about suicide of female ward of the State
⇒ OCA calls for collective responsibility in the fight against child abuse

 

What You Should Know

- Who Reports?
- Who are Reports Made To?
- Is the Reporter Protected?
- The Report: It’s Content and Urgency
- What if a report is False?
- What are the types of Offences?
- What is the penalty for non-reporting?

Read all about what you should know!