Each province and territory has unique legislation defining and describing responses to physical abuse. Physical abuse includes any non-accidental action that causes, or could cause physical harm to a child such as hitting, shaking, or the unreasonable use of force to restrain a child
The Ontario Incidence Study 2008 has just been released, along with six new information sheets.
The CWRP Online Publications Catalogue has recently been revamped.
The Kiskisik Awasisak report, which examines the over-
representation of First Nations children in child welfare services in Canada, is now released. More information on the FN-CIS page.
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