Mandate

The Advocate Office is an independent office of the Yukon Legislative Assembly that represents the rights, views and preferences of children and youth who are eligible, or currently receiving government services and programs. The Advocate Office provides services to young people: ​

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• under 18 years of age under the Youth Criminal Justice Act.

• under 19 years of age under the Child & Family Services Act.

• under 21 years of age under the Education Act.

• between the ages of 19 and 26 that are eligible or receiving services under section 17 and 18 of the Child and Family Services Act.