Print Version: Safe and Caring Schools Policy Date Passed:
January 31, 2008 Education Act, Section 39, 41 The United
Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child 1989 Article
2,12,19,28,& 29 Youth Criminal Justice Act Canadian Charter of
Rights and Freedoms, Section 2, 15 Yukon Human Rights Act
General Administration Manual, Policy 3.47 Threat Assessment
Protocol Gender Equity Policy Police Investigations in Schools
Policy Caring, respectful and safe school environments are
essential for children and young people to learn and to achieve
healthy personal and social development. Members of the school
community commit to building a school culture that fosters
respect, diversity and equity. The Safe and Caring Schools
policy is a commitment of the school community to plan,
strategize and create a respectful, safe and nurturing
educational environment for everyone. Incidents of bullying,
harassment, discrimination, intimidation or any unwelcome
behavior that degrade a person on the basis of personal
characteristi