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==The protection of children is considered one of society’s greatest obligations== | ==The protection of children is considered one of society’s greatest obligations== | ||
In addition to the normal rules of criminal and civil law that apply to everyone, there’s also specific provincial legislation called the ''Child, Family and Community Service Act'', which is intended to protect children from sexual and physical abuse and neglect. The Act defines a “child” as any person under 19. | In addition to the normal rules of criminal and civil law that apply to everyone, there’s also specific provincial legislation called the ''Child, Family and Community Service Act'', which is intended to protect children from sexual and physical abuse and neglect. The Act defines a “child” as any person under 19. | ||