Judgement in trial

[Teagansmom]

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[adaycarelady]

If you are concerned about a child being abused/neglected, it is reasonable grounds to contact the CAS. What if this child died due to abuse/neglect, you'd then be sued for not reporting your concerns! This judge is not making sense, he says your 'certified' to report your concerns to the family and/or doctor but not certified enough to report your concerns to the CAS?? You're either certified or not. I'd start a facebook page asap saying Toronto judge claims people must be certified to report child abuse. Then pressure will be on him when we all ask why daycare providers are not certified to make reports. I'm sure alot of people will come forward saying they have made reports before. Why are they allowed to make reports then, they are not certified according to this judge.

[Teagansmom]

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[sunnydays]

I have not read all the comments, but from what I read, I am really shocked and feel so sorry for you. This should not be happening at all! Nobody will report anything if we have this fear hanging over our heads! I am sure none of us would make a report to CAS if we didn't have good reason...and I am sure it took a whole lot of debate and worry before deciding to do so. To now be sued for trying to protect a child (whether or not the child ended up being proven to be neglected/abused or not) is really disgusting.
I really think you should take this to the media. In particular, CBC has a new (I think) program called "Go Public". I just noticed the other day that they were asking viewers to contact them with stories. This seems like the kind of story that people need to hear about and perhaps that way you will get the help you need. Good luck!!!

[adaycarelady]

I'll be emailing soon too. I just had a look on the CAS website and under 'reporting abuse' it doesn't say what qualifications you need to report so I would like to know where this judge is getting his information from. I'm in Saskatchewan, so I would like to also know if all Canadian providers need to be certified, if it's just the Toronto providers. As a childcare provider, I'd like to know what laws apply to me. Although after hearing this story I would now consider terminating a child who I suspect is being abused/neglected because the justice system doesn't seem to be on my side. I just don't want the liability which puts children more at risk. I'm sure alot of childcare providers feel this way after hearing this story. Haven't been this mad in a while lol.

[Jilly]

Hello...so sorry to hear your news! I am new to this board and I also have a few ideas for you, but first I must ask what was it exactly that you reported to CAS? Secondly, how did the "parent/s" get your name from CAS when it is a privacy issue if they divulged that. Also what made you come to the conclusion that there was abuse/neglect (which by they way is the same thing!)

[Gloucestermom]

Have you thought of setting up a petition with change.org?

[Teagansmom]

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[Teagansmom]

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[torontokids]

What is the name of the worker so I can make my letter addressed to their attention.