In light of the recent manifestation of uncertainty as to the relationship of AARC to Straight, and to the cause of it's persistence, let us return once more to the heady times of yester-year. Some of these docs were previously posted on Fornits, but recent examination reveals that the links are not all currently functioning. So let's take it from the top:
$1.2 million before a single client was in the building
http://www.kidsofbergencounty.com/canada11pic.htm:
Father Cassian is enthusiastic:
http://www.kidsofbergencounty.com/canada12pic.htmThe cheese however, does not always stand alone:
http://www.kidsofbergencounty.com/canada7pic.htm"MR. SPEAKER: Edmonton-Avonmore.
Addiction Treatment for Adolescents
MS M. LAING: Thank you, Mr. Speaker. My questions are to
the minister responsible for human rights. Kids of the Canadian
West, an affiliate of the American Kids program, continues to
experience difficulties in meeting its opening deadline due to
concerns over human rights violations. Recently a third
American affiliate has been suspended by a state licensing
authority due to allegations of human rights violations. Will the
minister responsible for human rights meet with the chairman of
the Alberta Alcohol and Drug Abuse Commission and demand
that he withhold funding pending a full-scale investigation of
proven and alleged human rights violations by the American
parent agency in three separate states?"
June 29, 1990 Alberta Hansard 2353
MS McCOY: Mr. Speaker, I believe the situation is being very
closely watched by the appropriate agencies and ministers, but
certainly the points that the hon. member raises are important
ones. I understand that the project in Calgary is stalled at the
moment pending further discussions and investigations.
MR. SPEAKER: Supplementary.
MS M. LAING: Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Well, I hope they're
more than stalled until we're sure.
Children are extremely vulnerable to the violation of their
basic rights to food, clothing, shelter, and protection from
violence and abuse. As adults we have a responsibility to act on
their behalf in order to protect them. Will the minister responsible
for human rights investigate the treatment methods of the
Kids programs, including the possible use of unlawful confinement,
food and sleep deprivation, and physical violence to break
down children?
MS McCOY: Mr. Speaker, many ministers in cabinet work in
concert on these sorts of issues, and I can assure the hon.
member that the items she is raising are being discussed."
http://www.assembly.ab.ca/Documents/isy ... /doc/#hit1But Stan Nelson says not to worry:
"Mr. Speaker, we
have a signed agreement with the principals of the Kids of the
Canadian West with reference to evaluation of the program,
evaluation of the finances.
They will be licensed in such a
fashion . . ."http://www.assembly.ab.ca/Documents/isy ... /doc/#hit1Norma Jean becomes Marilyn:
MR. NELSON: Mr. Speaker, AADAC has been involved with
assistance in developing the program of the Alberta Adolescent
Recovery Centre since its inception originally as Kids of the
Canadian West."
http://www.assembly.ab.ca/Documents/isy ... /doc/#hit1But we never did get to what fashion in which AARC would be licensed, so no licensing ever took place. Onward, ever onward.
