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Difference between revisions of "Introduction to Child Protection in BC and the Law"

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It is against the law for a parent to abuse or neglect a child. It is also against the law for a parent to allow another person to abuse or neglect a child. If you know that a child is being abused or neglected, you are required
It is against the law for a parent to abuse or neglect a child. It is also against the law for a parent to allow another person to abuse or neglect a child. If you know that a child is being abused or neglected, you are required
to report it to the authorities. Teachers, doctors, professionals, police, or friends and family of the child must report abuse or neglect to the Ministry, regardless of who is responsible.
to report it to the authorities. Teachers, doctors, professionals, police, or friends and family of the child must report abuse or neglect to the Ministry, regardless of who is responsible.
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If you are struggling with your job as a parent, and you cannot meet your child’s basic needs, it is important that you look to other people or community groups to help support you as a parent. Asking for help can be as simple as talking to a friend or relative about the situation, or going to a community agency, your family doctor, or a government based group.
If you are struggling with your job as a parent, and you cannot meet your child’s basic needs, it is important that you look to other people or community groups to help support you as a parent. Asking for help can be as simple as talking to a friend or relative about the situation, or going to a community agency, your family doctor, or a government based group.
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