2015 QCCQ 14406, 2015 QCCQ 14406

Protection de la jeunesse — 153389 2015 QCCQ 14406 COURT OF QUÉBEC CANADA PROVINCE OF QUEBEC DISTRICT OF [...] TOWN OF [...] Youth Division No: 145-41-000480-159 DATE: July 7, 2015 ______________________________________________________________________ BY THE HONOURABLE JANICK POIRIER, J.C.Q. ______________________________________________________________________ [SOCIAL WORKER 1] , authorized person by the DIRECTOR OF YOUTH PROTECTION Petitioner -and- X born on [...] Adolescent -and- A -and- B Parents ______________________________________________________________________ JUDGMENT ______________________________________________________________________ WARNING: The Youth Protection Act forbids the publishing or broadcasting of information allowing for a child or the child’s parents to be identified.

Any person who contravenes this provision commits an offence and is liable to a fine (sections 11.2, 11.2.1 and 135 Y.P.A.). [ 1 ] Last month, the adolescent’s situation is reported to the director of youth protection (DYP) because he would demonstrate serious behavioural disturbances. The evidence reveals that the security and development of the adolescent are in danger and protective measures must be applied. [ 2 ] The adolescent lives with his mother and has regular visits with his father. [ 3 ] The adolescent has serious drug addiction problems. He takes “speed” on a regular basis.

His mother is aware of the situation but is not able to have any control over the adolescent. She is overwhelmed with the adolescent’s problems. He comes home highly intoxicated and does not listen to anything his mother has to say. He would also sell drugs, according to what he told his mother. [ 4 ] Moreover, the adolescent is aggressive at home.

He is verbally violent towards his mother. [ 5 ] Both parents are worried about their son. [ 6 ] On June 8, 2015, the adolescent is entrusted to a rehabilitation centre on a provisional basis. [ 7 ] The adolescent admits his problems and is willing to work on his issues. His parents are supportive. [ 8 ] The adolescent agrees to enter therapy for his addictions. Steps are undertaken and, on June 23, his parents take him to a treatment centre in [Province A].

He should be there for six months to complete his therapy. [ 9 ] All parties agree on the recommended measures, so that the adolescent spends as long as necessary in therapy, while being entrusted to his mother. [ 10 ] The petition is well founded and its conclusions appear to be in the adolescent’s best interest.

WHEREFORE, THE COURT: [ 11 ] GRANTS the petition for protection; [ 12 ] DECLARES that the security and development of X are considered to be in danger according to

section 38 of the youth protection act ; [ 13 ] ORDERS that the adolescent be entrusted to his mother; [ 14 ] AUTHORIZES the adolescent to reside in a drug and alcohol rehabilitation centre for the period deemed necessary by the professionals; [ 15 ] ORDERS that the parents and the adolescent actively participate in the application of the ordered measures; [ 16 ] RECOMMENDS that the parents attend all the meetings and appointments needed to ensure that the adolescent achieves his full potential; [ 17 ] ORDERS that a person working for an establishment provide aid, counsels and assistance to the adolescent and his family until July 31, 2016; [ 18 ] ENTRUSTS the situation of the adolescent to the DYP of the Centre intégré de santé et de services sociaux A for the carrying out of the judgment. __________________________________ JANICK POIRIER, J.C.Q.

Me Louyse A. Lemieux for the petitioner Me Hugo Caissy for the adolescent Mrs. A the mother (absent) Mr. B the father (absent) Date of hearing: July 7, 2015 Written judgment filed on July 17, 2015