SAFEGUARDING THE FUTURE AND HEALING THE PAST
The Government of Canada's Response to the Law Commission of Canada's Report:
Restoring Dignity: Responding to Child Abuse in Canadian Institutions
TABLE OF CONTENTS
FOREWORD
INTRODUCTION
Background
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The Minister's Reference
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The Law Commission of Canada's Report
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The Law Commission of Canada's Recommendations
PROTECTING OUR CHILDREN
A Strong Commitment to Canada's Children
Current Initiatives for Children and Youth
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Healthy Development
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Dealing with Family Violence
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Research and Information for Prevention
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Addressing Crime and Victimization
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Screening of People Working with Children
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International Action
MAKING THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM MORE RESPONSIVE TO VICTIMS
Addressing the Needs of Victims of Abuse
Taking Responsibility
Protections for Victims in the Criminal Justice Process
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Facilitating Participation
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Making Victims' Safety a Primary Consideration in Bail Decisions
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Victims and Sentencing
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Protections for Victims of Sexual Assault
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Meeting Victims' Needs for Information
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Educating the Judiciary About the Needs of Victims
Current Initiatives
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Strengthening Protections for Victims and Witnesses
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Preventing the Sexual Exploitation of Children
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Policy Centre for Victims Issues
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Enhancing the Canadian Statement of Basic Principles of Justice for Victims of Crime
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Corrections and Conditional Release Process
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Consultations on Better Protection for Child Victims
HEALING THE PAST: ADDRESSING THE LEGACY OF PHYSICAL AND SEXUAL ABUSE IN INDIAN RESIDENTIAL SCHOOLS
Historical Overview
Coming to Terms with the Past
A Framework for the Resolution of Residential Schools Claims
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Acknowledgement and Apology
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Respect, Engagement and Informed Choice
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Redress Programs
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Community Initiatives
CONCLUSION
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