NB Advocate

The following statement was issued by Kelly Lamrock, New Brunswick advocate, concerning the government’s response to his report of April 24, which noted the government had mandated cuts of $47.1 million to child welfare services: Following the release of our report, our office heard from a number of front-line staff, service providers and community organizations who expressed their concern over the deep cuts to programs for vulnerable children contained in the budget. There appears to be...

Child, Youth and Seniors’ Advocate Kelly Lamrock is urging the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development to take immediate action to address his concerns surrounding the use of seclusion rooms in schools. In a report released today, Lamrock highlights what he calls critical gaps in oversight, inconsistent adherence to guidelines, and potential violations of human rights. Parents are upset, children are impacted and schools seem confused about how to properly follow the...

Kelly Lamrock, New Brunswick’s Child, Youth, and Senior Advocate has released a report following an investigation into the $1.46 million funding provided by the Regional Development Corporation (RDC) to Village of Hope for the expansion of a recovery center for individuals suffering from substance use disorders. The report was made pursuant to the Advocate’s mandate under the Child, Youth and Senior Advocate Act (CYSAA)  to examine government actions affecting vulnerable adults. The report...