Eric Sherkin

The child applied for a review of her emergency admission to a secure treatment program under section 124(9) of the Child and Family Services Act.

The child argued that the statutory criteria for emergency admission were not met.

The Board heard evidence regarding the child's recent suicide attempt, high-risk behaviors while absent without leave from her group home, and mental health diagnoses.

The Board found that the child had a mental disorder that grossly impaired her judgment and that she had attempted to cause bodily harm to herself.

The Board concluded that the secure treatment program was necessary and appropriate, and that no less restrictive method was available.

The application for release was denied.

The applicant child applied to the Child and Family Services Review Board for release from a secure treatment program at the respondent facility.

The applicant argued that the criteria for emergency admission under section 124(2) of the Child and Family Services Act were not met.

The Board reviewed the evidence, including the applicant's history of aggressive behaviour, a suicide threat, and a psychiatric admission summary.

The Board found that the applicant had a mental disorder, posed a risk of serious bodily harm, and required the secure treatment program.

The application for release was denied.