Youth Protection

The Director of Youth Protection (DYP) oversees the application of the Youth Protection Act.

The DPJ:

• receives all reports concerning children who may be in need of protection;
• evaluates each of these children’s situations and makes decisions to ensure their protection;
• ensures that the interests of these children are safeguarded in accordance with their rights.

The DPJ intervenes to protect children when their safety or development is compromised; in these situations, the child is considered to be in danger. The DPJ intervenes primarily in situations where a child is:

• abandoned;
• being neglected;
• being psychologically abused;
• being sexually abused;
• being physically abused;
• exhibiting serious behavioural problems;
• at serious risk of being neglected, or sexually or physically abused.

For more information about youth protection