DIGNITY OF RISK “Dignity of Risk” is a system that gives those in it control of their lives and a mind to make their own decisions so that when you age out of care, you can be productive and prepared members of society (The Self-Determination Group, 2017). It is centered on the idea that everyone has the right to make their own decisions and participate in activities that may have risks, all in order to expose individuals to learning opportunities and the potential consequences of their decisions. The mindset here is that personal growth can be fostered by encouraging age- appropriate risk taking - how is anyone supposed to learn if they aren’t given the opportunity to make mistakes, try again, and then succeed? Dignity of risk is vital for giving you an opportunity to have control of your own lives, choices, and voices despite the fears or “what if’s” of the world. Help others understand their own potential, self-worth, and ability to accomplish tasks in life. In turn, you may just be acknowledging to them that they are able to complete or achieve the goals they have in life despite roadblocks or barriers that are in the way.
OPPORTUNITIES TO ADVOCATE OACAS YRCAS YAC
YRCAS external and internal committees Boost Child & Youth Advocacy Centre
Child Advocacy Centres/Child & Youth Advocacy Centres (CACs/CYACs) The Hospital for Sick Children, Suspected Child Abuse and Neglect (SCAN) Program Catholic Children’s Aid Society of Toronto Children’s Aid Society of Toronto Jewish Family and Child Native Child and Family Services of Toronto Ministry of the Attorney General, Victim/Witness Assistance Program Radius Child & Youth Services Project Outsiders
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