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Rights
At VOICES! Manitoba's Youth In Care Network we believe that it is important for all young people to know and protect their rights.
YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO...
-Your own personal space, privacy and confidentiality
-Voice your own opinions, concerns and thoughts
-Play an active role in decisions regarding your future
-Have your own spiritual beliefs and culture respected
-Be respected, cared about and listened to as an individual
-Be protected from abuse and neglect
-Live in a stable, nurturing environment where all your basic needs are met and to be provided with the services and support you may need
-You can state your opinion and decisions regarding your future
-Disagree and appeal decision made on your behalf with the assistance of the Children's Advocate if necessary
KNOW YOUR RIGHTS
-Have a written copy of your case plan
-Know who your social worker is, have their phone number and speak to them on a regular basis
-If you are OVER the age of 12 you have the right to attend court and have your own lawyer represent your case
You can call the Office of the Children's Advocate if you need a someone to help you make your voice heard! Check out their website: 
We believe in learning and practicing our rights through play! We use Play it Fair and Speaking Rights toolkits developed by Equitas- International Centre for Human Rights Education. Click the banner to visit their website:
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