Inquest into Cree teen’s death at Abbotsford group home makes 18 recommendations

Recommendations included moving away from the contracted care model and ensuring better access to Indigenous culture and culturally competent staff for youth.

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Social worker and guardian testifies at inquest into death of Cree teen at Abbotsford group home

Traevon Desjarlais was found hanging in the closet of his Abbotsford group home on Sept. 18, 2020.

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Inquest begins into death of Cree teen found in closet of Abbotsford group home

After Traevon Desjarlais died, his family called for a full public inquiry. They described him as a young man “loved by everyone."

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