• Foster respect for the fundamental rights of all children and youth in British Columbia
• Support and promote the rights of children and youth in care
• Exercise vigilance in enhancing and protecting those rights to Canadian and international standards
• Promote awareness and understanding of key principles in the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child
• Profile and recognize best practices in the delivery of programs and services for children and youth
• Monitor effectiveness and responsiveness of services and programs in British Columbia against key indicators
• Support initiatives to improve outcomes for indigenous children within the context of respect for their place, culture and community
• Identify and monitor clear outcomes for children and youth
• Work collaboratively with public bodies, including the chief coroner and public guardian and trustee, to build an integrated, responsive process for the review and investigation of critical injuries and death
• Support family and community engagement in reviews to ensure all voices are heard
• Draw on lessons learned to support and promote prevention initiatives and best practices with respect to intervention

The Representative will accomplish these goals by:

• Sharing best practices with governmental and non-governmental agencies and officials
• Overseeing and monitoring progress continually
• Developing protocols and practices for reviews of critical injuries and deaths
• Establishing a strong, multidisciplinary team to review and identify effective measures to prevent child injuries and deaths
• Providing a range of advocacy services for children and youth and their families