Investigative Reviews: Sam and Bonita

Edmonton…The Office of the Child and Youth Advocate has completed two Investigative Reviews regarding serious injuries and is publicly releasing the results as outlined under the Child and Youth Advocate Act. The circumstances for the young people are quite different.

Sixteen-year-old “Sam” sustained a brain injury following a suicide attempt while in government care. Nine-year-old “Bonita” was taken to hospital suffering from septic shock caused by severe, untreated dental abscesses.

Read the media release here.
Read the reports “16-Year-Old Sam” and “9-Year-Old Bonita” here.