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The following belief statements provide the basis for our services and for accomplishing our mission:
- Every child should be treated with respect during his or her involvement in the criminal justice system.
- Every child should feel safe and protected in a courtroom.
- Every child should have court preparation tailored to his or her individual needs.
- Every child should have easy access to testimonial aids.
- A child should be questioned by adults who adapt their communication to his or her developmental age and linguistic ability.
- A child should have the opportunity to meet with the Crown well in advance of the court date.
- A child and his/her family should be advised of all relevant court proceedings as soon as that information is made available.
- A child’s special needs and vulnerabilities should be addressed.
- A child-friendly courtroom and routine accommodations should be made available for every child who is called upon to testify.
- It should be the norm that cases involving child witnesses are dealt with expeditiously.
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