P.E.I. minister orders school checks

Simpson criticized the directive's vague language and lack of definitions for terms like 'employees' and 'personnel,' questioning how it will be enforced and who it covers, while acknowledging the effort put into the directive.

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Simpson criticizes the delay in introducing the ministerial directive and advocates for more frequent or continuous criminal-record screening for school staff, arguing three-year renewal intervals are far too long and create gaps in protection against sexual offenders.

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P.E.I. Jenkins report calls for schools to recognize and address grooming

Carolyn Simpson argues schools must strengthen crime-prevention by improving staff training and awareness to recognize grooming and malicious intent, and by tightening and consistently applying policies to close gaps that currently let potential abusers go undetected.

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P.E.I. minister orders school checks

P.E.I. Jenkins report calls for schools to recognize and address grooming

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Carolyn Simpson

Crime and Justice

P.E.I. minister orders school checks

P.E.I. Jenkins report calls for schools to recognize and address grooming

Environment

Healthcare