Mr. Chairman, as the Minister indicated, the expectation is the primary and first response comes from the community. There is support staff, senior staff at a regional level who will either step in to create some distance between the worker and the community or to assist in the investigation and support, particularly for the children. The department's role, in terms of the office of the superintendent of child welfare will do one of at least two things. If there is concern that the response from board staff has not been appropriate, then the superintendent of child welfare has a responsibility to inquire themselves. Thank you.
Mr. Ramsden on Committee Motion 23-13(5): To Establish A Child Advocate In The NWT Before Division
In the Legislative Assembly on February 24th, 1998. See this statement in context.
Committee Motion 23-13(5): To Establish A Child Advocate In The NWT Before Division
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
February 24th, 1998
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