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Fuelled by their progress, this Montrealer dedicated her career to empowering youth | CBC News

CBC Montreal12.31.2024
Fuelled by their progress, this Montrealer dedicated her career to empowering youth | CBC News
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TL;DR
Joan Kirton, a former youth worker at Batshaw Youth and Family Centres in Montreal, has come forward to share her experiences of abuse and neglect faced by children in the care system. She highlights systemic issues, including inadequate support and oversight, that contribute to ongoing trauma for youth in care. Kirton emphasizes the need for reform to better protect vulnerable children and ensure their well-being, calling for more accountability within the system.

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