Recent News
The Manitoba Advocate for Children and Youth stands in support of children in conflict zones, including the children in Ukraine and the Ukrainian diaspora around the world.
We stand in solidarity with the Ukrainian community here in Manitoba, including our own staff and community partners. These are difficult times. If you or anyone you know needs mental health support, please reach out for help. Klinic Community Health provides free mental health support to anyone in Manitoba. To reach their 24/7 Crisis Hotline call 1-888-322-3019.
Read the full statement here.
MACY and YTGA launch new podcast: Inside Human Trafficking in Canada
On February 22, National Human Trafficking Awareness Day, the Manitoba Advocate for Children and Youth (MACY) and Youth Troopers for Global Action (YTGA) are releasing the first episode of Inside Human Trafficking in Canada, a new seven-part podcast series focused on solutions to end human trafficking in Canada.
A virtual launch will be held via Zoom webinar at 10 a.m. (CST) featuring podcast guests, Elder Mae Louise Campbell, Elder Laurie Mackenzie, Acting Manitoba Advocate for Children and Youth Ainsley Krone, YTGA’s Program Manager and Producer Libin Mohamed, and host Dr. Karlee Sapoznik Evans, Manager of Research and Quality Assurance at MACY. To register, please click here. (more…)
Young Adult Participants Needed for Virtual Interviews
The Manitoba Advocate is looking for interview participants for a new research study on intimate partner violence.
Did you witness intimate partner violence as a child?
The Manitoba Advocate is looking for volunteers to take part in a study about witnessing intimate partner violence in childhood. Virtual interviews will take approximately 1-2 hours.
As a participant, you will be asked about your experience, the services you received, and how they can be improved. This work will help inform recommendations to the government to improve services for children who witness intimate partner violence and their families.
Individuals between 18 and 30 years old who witnessed intimate partner violence as a child or youth (under the age of 18) are welcome to participate. Interview participants will be compensated with $40 gift cards. (more…)
