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Stuck in the middle: When repeated reports of child abuse and neglect intersect with family conflict – Practice Framework
What is it. Repeated, unsubstantiated reports of child abuse and neglect between parents involved in separation or custody disputes are commonly encountered by CYACS and their multidisciplinary team members across Canada. These cases present a complex challenge and place children and youth at risk for systemic and emotional harms. This practice framework was co-developed by CYACs across Canada and informed by research evidence, multidisciplinary expertise, and practice knowledge for CYACs…
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Responding to repeated, unsubstantiated reports of child abuse and neglect
What is it. Kindex has been working with CYACs and multidisciplinary team members across Canada to co-develop a new practice framework to help professionals better understand how to support children and families involved in ongoing cycles of repeated, unsubstantiated reports of child abuse and neglect during parental separation or custody disputes. In this webinar, Kindex Senior Research Associates Janine Elenko, Tyler Kruger,…
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Reducing harm to children experiencing repeated allegations of child abuse and neglect during parental conflict – Policy brief
What is it. This evidence-based policy brief provides actionable insights to strengthen coordinated responses to repeated allegations of child abuse and neglect during parental separation, divorce, and family court proceedings. It provides an overview of three major response areas in need of attention, with policy recommendations to reduce unnecessary investigations, strengthen continuity of care for…
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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…
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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…
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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. …
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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…
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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…
