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Policy brief on reducing harm to children experiencing repeated allegations of child abuse and neglect during parental conflict

What is it. Research-backed, actionable insights for how to improve and coordinate responses to children experiencing repeated investigations into allegations of child abuse during parental separation, divorce, and family court proceedings, grounded by a framework that addresses interconnected, broader complexities, such as domestic violence, coercive control, trauma, family conflict, and developmental needs. How can it help me? The recommendations summarized in this brief are drawn from extensive, multidisciplinary research conducted by Kindex in collaboration with CYACs across Canada. The brief provides a snapshot of the three major response areas in…
- Multidisciplinary Team
- Policy
August 10, 2026
Built with, not for – this is what youth are saying

What is it. In this webinar, Kindex Youth Rights Hub members and researchers Myah Anderson, Charley McNeil, and Aston Medhurst share components of a newly developed framework how to meaningfully engage youth research, practice, and policy. They discuss the importance of taking a rights-based approach in advocacy efforts (and what that really looks like in practice), four key non-negotiables when engaging with youth, and why this framework should be treated as a foundation for continuous learning and improvement to meaningfully engage youth, not just a “checkbox exercise.” How…
- Victim Advocacy and Support Services
- Webinar
July 21, 2026
Policy brief on intimate partner violence and child abuse

What is it. A policy brief is a short, accessible document summarizing an issue, explaining why it matters, and identifying practical actions that governments, funders, or systems can take. Unlike research reports, policy briefs are designed for decision-makers who may have limited time to read the evidence or who may not be as familiar with…
- Victim Advocacy and Support Services
- Policy
July 9, 2026
Youth-identified outcomes and impacts of visiting a CYAC

What is it. This webinar explores the outcomes and impact of CYACs from the perspectives of young people. It highlights early findings from a study at an urban CYAC that is grounded in youth experiences of their visit and the difference it made for them. Youth Researchers, Tyler Birse, Noah Harris, and Alyssa Seneviratne discussed what is working, what matters most, and ways CYACs can create spaces where youth feel welcome, comfortable and calm during a time that is often stressful and difficult. …
- Child-Focused Setting
- Webinar
April 23, 2026
Five responses to stress: A youth-led tool
- Child-Focused Setting,
- Victim Advocacy and Support Services
- Tool/Template
April 1, 2026
Forensic Interviews: Capacity building and quality assurance framework for CYACs

What is it. Information obtained from children and youth is often the sole piece of evidence in police investigations of child abuse. This framework identifies key forensic interviewing practices to ensure legally sound, trauma-informed information gathering methods. It offers practical guidance to build interviewer capacity and improve the quality and consistency of forensic interviews across jurisdictions. How can it help me? Currently, Canada does not have a national governing body…
- Forensic Interviews
- Tool/Template
March 18, 2026
Children and the justice system in Canada: Developmental considersations for enhancing evidence

What is it. Child disclosure is the cornerstone of child abuse cases. This report outlines key development considerations for collecting evidence from children including executive functioning skills, language development, memory processes and impact of stress on memory, and how they shape the quality of a disclosure. It examines common challenges children face when providing evidence and identifies the unique role of CYACs to improving their experiences within the justice system. How can it help me? CYACs play…
- Forensic Interviews,
- Victim Advocacy and Support Services
- Report
January 1, 2026
Boosting Best Practice in CYACs: Evidence updates and implications to strengthen forensic interviewing

What is it. This document is a rapid evidence synthesis that summarizes new research on forensic interviewing between 2018-2024. A rapid evidence synthesis uses a quick yet rigorous approach to identify, review, and synthesize the most relevant research on a specific topic. This synthesis was completed in four phases: developing the search strategy, retrieving, and screening relevant literature, extracting and synthesizing key findings, and contextualizing the evidence with practical considerations. The search strategy was…
- Forensic Interviews
- Evidence updates
December 16, 2025
Understanding the National Guidelines through a First Nations perspective

What is it. Before downloading the report, listen to this 30-minute conversation with the authors, Kristen Coyne and George Harris Jr. Encompass Support Services Society, the host organization of the Langley Child and Youth Advocacy Centre, partnered with a Cultural Advocate to explore the National Guidelines through a First Nations perspective. What began as an…
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Report
December 12, 2025
Quality assurance in child forensic interviews

What is it. This webinar explored the role of quality assurance in maintaining the integrity of child forensic interviews. Quality assurance involves systematic processes used to ensure that services (e.g., forensic interviews) meet established standards and deliver consistent, reliable outcomes. Dr. Sarah MacDonald provided clear, practical recommendations to assess the quality of child forensic interviews through three key…
- Forensic Interviews
- Webinar
December 3, 2025