Child Welfare

Many describe the child-welfare system as broken and stuck. Indigenous families are hugely over-represented due to the ongoing impacts of colonization. Media is seen as a barrier to positive change. That’s why, for three years, The Discourse worked with youth, parents and others connected to the system to deepen and improve reporting.

What are the best practices for media reporting on child welfare?

By Brielle Morgan ● Child Welfare ● February 25, 2017

On Feb. 10, 2017, we invited 25 people — including youth, advocates, journalists and government representatives — to discuss how media can improve the way we report on child welfare.