2017 QCCQ 13729, 2017 QCCQ 13729

Protection de la jeunesse — 176093 2017 QCCQ 13729 COURT OF QUÉBEC CANADA PROVINCE OF QUÉBEC DISTRICT OF [...] CREE VILLAGE OF [...] Youth Division No. 615-41-000741-032 DATE: September 14, 2017 ______________________________________________________________________ PRESENT: THE HONOURABLE RENÉE LEMOINE J.C.Q. ______________________________________________________________________ IN THE MATTER OF: X, born on [...], 2001 [SOCIAL WORKER 1], youth protection worker duly authorized by the Director of Youth Protection A, working in City A, District A Applicant and A, residing and domiciled in City B, District A Mother ______________________________________________________________________ JUDGMENT (sections 95 (1st para.) and 75 of the Youth Protection Act , CQLR, c.

P-34.1) ______________________________________________________________________ WARNING: The Youth Protection Act prohibits the publication or broadcast of information allowing a child or the child’s parents to be identified.

Every person who contravenes this provision is guilty of an offence and is liable to a fine (sections 11.2, 11.2.1 and 135 Y.P.A.). [ 1 ] The Director of Youth Protection has filed an application for review of the situation of teenager X, born on [...], 2001. [ 2 ] The applicant is seeking an extension of the teenager’s placement in a reception centre for one year, given that the youth displays serious behavioural disturbances and that her mother cannot provide her with a structured environment. [ 3 ] On January 5, 2017, the Honourable Lucille Chabot J.C.Q., rendered a judgment that declared the teenager's security and development to be still in danger and ordered her placement in a reception centre for six months. [ 4 ] In February 2017, she was transferred to the group home in City A.

At the beginning of her placement, she showed aggressiveness toward the staff and had to be restrained forcefully. She has slightly improved her capacity to control herself and has learned to calm herself by staying in her room for some time. [ 5 ] Nevertheless, it is still difficult for her to accept authority. She has angry outbursts when she does not get her way.

According to the observation report by [Social Worker 2], a worker with the [Group Home A], she is still not able to control herself when she gets upset; she goes to her room and starts throwing her belongings around. [ 6 ] The teenager has struggled academically. She was not promoted to the next grade in the 2016-2017 school year. She was enrolled at [High School A] in French classes. According to the evidence, she has major comprehension difficulties in French, which has negatively impacted her motivation.

She is supposed to be enrolled in English classes this coming fall. [ 7 ] On June 19, 2017, the teenager was taken to a clinic because she threatened to kill herself. She self-harmed by cutting her wrist. She spent the night in isolation for her safety. [ 8 ] The mother still needs to acquire parenting skills. She must develop her capacity to provide structure and enforce her authority. At this time, it is not possible to foresee an immediate reintegration.

The mother and the daughter have work to do for reintegration to be successful. [ 9 ] Given the evidence, the Court concludes that the recommendations of the Director of Youth Protection are appropriate and in the teenager’s best interest. FOR THESE REASONS, THE COURT: [ 10 ] ALLOWS the application;

[ 11 ] DECLARES that the security and development of the teenager X, born on [...], 2001, continue to be in danger; [ 12 ] ENTRUSTS the teenager to a reception centre for a period of one year, with reintegration with her mother when the situation allows; [ 13 ] ORDERS that X attend school on a full-time basis; [ 14 ] ORDERS that X be assessed by a psychologist and pursue therapy to deal with her personal issues, if recommended; [ 15 ] ORDERS that X participate in an anger management program; [ 16 ] ORDERS that the mother participate in counselling sessions with her daughter; [ 17 ] ORDERS that the mother receive ongoing support in her parenting role, for example, parenting workshops; [ 18 ] ORDERS that contact between X and her mother be supervised by the Director of Youth protection; [ 19 ] RECOMMENDS that contact between X and her sister be encouraged; [ 20 ] ORDERS that all service providers involved with X and her mother share their information with the Director of Youth Protection; [ 21 ] ORDERS that aid, counselling and assistance be provided to the teenager and her mother for one year. [ 22 ] ENTRUSTS X's situation to the Director of Youth Protection, who will see that the measures are carried out. __________________________________ RENÉE LEMOINE J.C.Q.

Mtre. Yan Massé Counsel for the child Mtre. Camille Champeval Counsel for the applicant Mtre. Michel Grenier Counsel for the mother Date of hearing: August 17, 2017