2011 QCCQ 10415, 2011 QCCQ 10415

Protection de la jeunesse — 114082 2011 QCCQ 10415 COURT OF QUEBEC CANADA PROVINCE OF QUEBEC DISTRICT OF [...] TOWN OF [...] Youth Division N o : 635-41-000418-118 DATE: August 10, 2011 ______________________________________________________________________ BY THE HONOURABLE DENYSE LEDUC, J.C.Q. ______________________________________________________________________ IN THE MATTER OF : X, born on […], 1994 [SOCIAL WORKER 1], youth protection worker, duly authorized by the Director of Youth Protection of the A, Quebec, district A Petitioner and A, deceased Mother and B, residing and domiciled in town A, Quebec, district A Father ______________________________________________________________________ JUDGMENT (Sections 38 and 91, 76.3 and 76.4 Y.P.A. , chap.

P-34.1 R.S.Q. ) ______________________________________________________________________ [ 1 ] [Social worker 1], delegate of the Director of Youth Protection of A, C.Y.P.C., asks the Court to declare the security and development of X in danger because of her serious behavioural disturbance (section 38 (

f) Y.P.A. ). [ 2 ] At the hearing, the youth is present, assisted by Me Jean-Claude Latraverse. The father is absent, but represented by Me Marie-Claude Desgagné. The mother is deceased (March 3, 2011). Me Alexandre Simon represents the petitioner. [ 3 ] According to sections 76.3 and 76.4 of the Youth Protection Act, the parties depose a draft agreement. [ 4 ] The parties acknowledge the following facts : 4.1. The youth displays behavioural problems and suicidal thoughts; 4.2. The youth displays drugs related problems; 4.3. The youth is not attending school on a regular basis; 4.4.

The police and Social Services had to intervene on many occasions with the youth regarding her suicidal thoughts; 4.5. On February 12, 2011, the youth was sent to town B to be assessed by a doctor in regard of her suicidal ideas; 4.6. On April 8, 2011, the police had to intervene with the youth as she was displaying suicidal thoughts; 4.7. On April 28, 2011, the police had to intervene with the youth as she was stating that she wanted to commit suicide; 4.8.

The parents are overwhelmed by the situation. [ 5 ] Considering the recurrent suicidal thoughts, the problems with the consumption of drugs and her behavioural difficulties, the Court declares the security and development of X in danger. [ 6 ] As applicable measures, the recommendations of the social worker in his social study filed are agreed upon by the parties and are adequate. [ 7 ] CONSEQUENTLY, THE COURT : [ 8 ] DECLARES the security and development of X in danger;

[ 9 ] ORDERS that X be entrusted in a reception centre for a period of two months, starting on June 23, 2011; [ 10 ] ORDERS the father to report periodically to the Director of Youth Protection on the measures he applies in his own regard and in his child's regard to put an end to the situation in which the security and development of the child are in danger; [ 11 ] ORDERS the Director of Youth Protection to provide X medical and psychiatric follow-up; [ 12 ] ORDERS that X receive individual counselling and monitoring concerning her issues (drug abuse, suicidal ideations); [ 13 ] ORDERS the Director of Youth Protection to provide aid, counsel and assistance to the youth and her family for a period of 12 months; [ 14 ] ORDERS any police officer to collaborate in the execution of the present judgment; [ 15 ] ENTRUSTS the youth's situation to the Director of Youth Protection for the purpose of executing this enactment. __________________________________ DENYSE LEDUC, J.C.Q.

Me Alexandre Simon, attorney for the petitioner Me Marie-Claude Desgagné, attorney for the father Me Jean-Claude Latraverse, attorney for the youth Date of hearing: June 23, 2011