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Delicate Relationships: Recommendations to protect the rights of children with a disability in New Brunswick Schools. CATEGORY Title Tag line Description 00:00 / 01:04 TAGS Tag 01 Tag 02 CTA 1 Share Facebook LinkedIn Copy link Resource Centre Page Title

Executive Summary of More Care, Less Court. CATEGORY Title Tag line Description 00:00 / 01:04 TAGS Tag 01 Tag 02 CTA 1 Share Facebook LinkedIn Copy link Resource Centre Page Title

Are you unsure where or how to get help? When you reach out to our office for help, we will ask you some questions to help us better understand your situation. All of your information is private and confidential. After the initial reach out, one of our Individual Case Specialists will connect with you to help. Contact Us Send us a message First name* Last name Email* Message* Submit Mailing Address PO Box 6000 Fredericton, NB, E3B 5H1 Email advocate-defenseur@gnb.ca Phone Local: 1-506-453-8653 Toll free: 1-833-453-8653 We are proud to serve all of New Brunswick. With our main office in Fredericton and satellite offices across the province, we can easily advocate for all New Brunswickers. Media Inquiries Justine Estey Director of Communications and Policy Advocacy 1-506-230-1285 justine.estey@gnb.ca Education and Partnerships Amélie Brutinel Director of Community Outreach 1-506-453-8653 amelie.brutinel@gnb.ca Subscribe to our Newsletter You'll receive the latest updates on our advocacy efforts, important news, and events that matter to you. Join our community and be the first to know about opportunities to get involved and make a difference. SUBSCRIBE View the April 2024 Newsletter (PDF) Date View (PDF) Date View (PDF) Date View (PDF) Date View (PDF) Date View (PDF) Date View (PDF) Date View (PDF) Date View (PDF) Date View (PDF) Date View (PDF) View Past Newsletters Follow us on social media and stay connected

Annual activity report. CATEGORY Title Tag line Description 00:00 / 01:04 TAGS Tag 01 Tag 02 CTA 1 Share Facebook LinkedIn Copy link Resource Centre Page Title

Brief submitted by the advocate to the department of Family and community services. CATEGORY Title Tag line Description 00:00 / 01:04 TAGS Tag 01 Tag 02 CTA 1 Share Facebook LinkedIn Copy link Resource Centre Page Title

What I Wish I Knew: A Guide to Children’s Rights is written by Jazmyne McLaughlin and illustrated by Lexie Temple. It explains the rights of children and youth in New Brunswick in clear, accessible language. The book encourages young people to speak up, seek help, and remember they are never alone. CATEGORY Title Tag line Description 00:00 / 01:04 TAGS Tag 01 Tag 02 CTA 1 Share Facebook LinkedIn Copy link Resource Centre Page Title

This addendum updates the report to encompass changes made to Policy 713 after the Advocates released his report On Balance, Choose Kindness. CATEGORY Title Tag line Description 00:00 / 01:04 TAGS Tag 01 Tag 02 CTA 1 Share Facebook LinkedIn Copy link Resource Centre Page Title

Overview Community Spotlights Networking Hub Resources Overview What are Child-Friendly Communities? Child Friendly Communities are places where children’s rights, voices, and well-being are prioritized in local decision-making. Through child-focused policies, programs, and partnerships, municipalities play a vital role in creating safe and inclusive spaces where all young people are heard and valued. Achieving this vision requires strong collaboration between municipalities, families, schools, service providers, and, most importantly, young people themselves. Show leadership Strengthen your community Children and youth at the heart of local decision-making Make a lasting impact Why are Child-Friendly Communities Needed? Children and youth today are growing up in the midst of an epidemic of loneliness and a mental health crisis that many have never experienced before and are often left out of the decisions that shape their lives. A Child Friendly Community recognizes that it takes a village to raise a child and ensures that children and youth are involved in the conversations and decisions that shape their neighbourhoods, services and futures. Formal commitment to children and youth well-being. Recognition as a leader in advancing children and youth rights. Stronger community partnerships and collaboration. United civic action around child and youth development and shared responsibility. Dedication to ensuring the participation of unrepresented children and youth. Inclusive public policies shaped by the voices of young people. Community pride and belonging, helping to retain and attract families. Benefits of Becoming a Child-Friendly Community

Special Focus: Youth Criminal Justice CATEGORY Title Tag line Description 00:00 / 01:04 TAGS Tag 01 Tag 02 CTA 1 Share Facebook LinkedIn Copy link Resource Centre Page Title

The Office of the New Brunswick Advocate has tabled its follow-up report to the Legislative Assembly on concerns raised about child welfare funding in the 2025–26 provincial budget. While government declined to reverse budget reductions, it accepted two key recommendations from the Advocate, clarifying that cost-control measures will target only high-cost cases and protecting other child welfare services from cuts. The report outlines new commitments to safeguard funding for vulnerable children, strengthen Integrated Service Delivery, and improve accountability. CATEGORY Title Tag line Description 00:00 / 01:04 TAGS Tag 01 Tag 02 CTA 1 Share Facebook LinkedIn Copy link Resource Centre Page Title

Part 3 of the 2024 How It All Broke series explains how New Brunswick budgets for activities and announcements instead of results. Without tying funding to outcomes, services remain under strain and effectiveness goes unmeasured. CATEGORY Title Tag line Description 00:00 / 01:04 TAGS Tag 01 Tag 02 CTA 1 Share Facebook LinkedIn Copy link Resource Centre Page Title

Interim report and recommendations from the child and youth advocate on the review of suicide prevention and mental health services. CATEGORY Title Tag line Description 00:00 / 01:04 TAGS Tag 01 Tag 02 CTA 1 Share Facebook LinkedIn Copy link Resource Centre Page Title