The Child and Youth Advocate says she’s “deeply concerned” with the conversation surrounding a recent directive from the Premier to review and investigate policies and procedures in light of recent revelations surrounding the ongoing investigation and charges against Bruce Escott and Tony Humby.
Court documents seem to suggest that criminal complaints and red flags had been raised dating back more than 15 years.
The Opposition has indicated that the mandate surrounding the Child and Youth Advocate’s review doesn’t go far enough and must include police files, group homes and even the number of social work vacancies.
Linda Clemens Spurrell says she “adamantly believes the focus needs to return to the fundamental rights, well-being and safety of vulnerable children and youth.”
She says her office is well positioned to do the work as directed by the premier, however, she wants to ensure that her focus remains on the rights, safety and well-being of the province’s children and young people.