2011 QCCQ 7256, 2011 QCCQ 7256

Protection de la jeunesse — 111762 2011 QCCQ 7256 COURT OF QUEBEC CANADA PROVINCE OF QUEBEC DISTRICT [...] TOWN [...] Youth Division No: 640-41-001350-104 DATE: April 8, 2011 ______________________________________________________________________ BY THE HONOURABLE JEAN-PIERRE GERVAIS, J.C.Q. ______________________________________________________________________ [SOCIAL WORKER 1], Youth Protection Worker, duly authorized by the Director of Youth Protection of A, working in town A APPLICANT AND X, born on […], 1994 TEENAGER AND A MOTHER AND B FATHER ______________________________________________________________________ JUDGMENT ______________________________________________________________________ [ 1 ] The applicant in this case is introducing a motion aimed at obtaining that be declared endangered the security and development of X, a youth presently aged 17. [ 2 ] The main reason in support of the motion is that the youth displays serious behaviour problems. [ 3 ] All the parties are present at the hearing and, from the evidence and the admissions made, it is possible to note the following. [ 4 ] X’s parents who have five other children, parted several years ago. [ 5 ] It appears that, in the months prior to the reporting of the case in December 2010, the behaviour of the youth had progressively deteriorated. [ 6 ] She was then living with her 24 year-old boyfriend and was neither working nor attending school. [ 7 ] Presently, she is living in an environment where she is a victim of spousal violence and where she uses drugs and alcohol on a regular basis. [ 8 ] The whole situation degenerated to such a point that the youth, who threatened to end her life, was taken to the hospital. [ 9 ] There is no doubt, and all the parties agree to say, that the situation is serious to such an extent that it endangers the security and development of the young woman. [ 10 ] Similarly, all the parties involved agree that, at the earliest possible time, she must receive proper professional assistance and be residing in a structured environment; these measures should foster a situation reversal. [ 11 ] Consequently, the placement of the youth in a rehabilitation centre is required for a sufficient period of time. [ 12 ] It appears, however, to be in the best interest of the young woman that she be entrusted to the A Reception Centre of city A at the earliest possible date. [ 13 ] Furthermore, the seriousness and severity of some of the events require that a particular assessment process be undertaken in order to better understand the problem areas she is facing and to determine the best interventions to be made. [ 14 ] To that end, it seems fit to order both a psychological evaluation and a drug addiction assessment. [ 15 ] These tools should contribute to keep in check the various threats hanging over her head.

[ 16 ] FOR THESE REASONS, THE COURT: [ 17 ] GRANTS the motion; [ 18 ] DECLARES that the security and development of X, born on […], 1994, are in danger; [ 19 ] ORDERS the placement of the teenager in a rehabilitation centre for a period of six months starting on February 8, 2011; [ 20 ] RECOMMENDS that the teenager be placed, if the situation allows, in a A rehabilitation centre; [ 21 ] AUTHORISES the gradual reintegration of the teenager, if the circumstances allow to do so, in the last two months; [ 22 ] ORDERS a follow-up of the situation by the Director of Youth Protection for a period of one year; [ 23 ] ORDERS the teenager and her parents to collaborate with the Director of Youth Protection ; [ 24 ] ORDERS the Director of Youth Protection to provide help and counselling to the teenager and her parents; [ 25 ] ORDERS the preparation of a psychological evaluation of the teenager; [ 26 ] ORDERS an assessment of X as to drug and alcohol problems and a follow-up, if necessary, for as long as recommended by the professional; [ 27 ] ORDERS any police force to collaborate in the execution of the Court orders, if requested to do so by the Director of Youth Protection; [ 28 ] ENTRUSTS the situation of the teenager to the Director of Youth Protection for a purpose of executing the measures ordered by the Court. __________________________________ JEAN-PIERRE GERVAIS, J.C.Q.

Me Robert-André Adam Cain Lamarre Casgrain Wells Lawyers for the applicant Me Jean-Claude Latraverse Centre communautaire jur. A Lawyers for the teenager Me Michel Solomon Lawyer for the father Date of hearing: February 8, 2011