Peer-reviewed article
CHILD PARTICIPATION IN FAMILY AND CHILD PROTECTION MATTERS IN ONTARIO, CANADA
Mona Paré ·
Summary
Written by AI, not yet AICS's view · claude-haiku-4-5-20251001This paper examines how children participate in family and child protection cases within Ontario's justice system. It describes the legal frameworks, institutional structures, and procedures that enable or shape children's involvement in these matters. The research is part of an international collaborative study on child participation in judicial proceedings.
Key points
- Focuses on legal and procedural aspects of child participation in Ontario's justice system
- Part of international research by judges and magistrates on child participation in family and protection matters
- Addresses participation in both family law and child protection proceedings
Limitations
The abstract provides minimal detail on specific findings, outcomes, or conclusions about child participation practices. It does not indicate whether the paper evaluates the effectiveness of participation mechanisms or identifies barriers and enablers.
Abstract
The paper is part of a collaborative research organized by the International Association of Youth and Family Judges and Magistrates (AIMJF/IAYFJM) on child participation in family and protection matters. The article explains the legal, institutional and procedural aspects of child participation in the Justice System in Ontario, Canada.