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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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