Access to Justice Week: Safer at Home Panel Discussion

Safer at Home: Shining a Light on Newborn Apprehensions in Alberta
Join us during Access to Justice Week for an in-depth conversation on the ongoing issue of newborn apprehensions in Alberta. While the practice of birth alerts officially ended in 2019, many birthing individuals across the province still face the devastating reality of having their newborns removed at birth—often with far-reaching effects on maternal mental health, families, and communities.

Featuring a diverse panel of parents with lived experience as well as professionals in healthcare and legal sectors, this event will examine why these practices persist, how they represent a critical access to justice issue, and what changes are needed to achieve systemic transformation.

Through open dialogue and firsthand stories, Safer at Home seeks to raise awareness, promote accountability, and advocate for a future where families have all they need to keep their children safe and thriving at home.

Light refreshments will be available, as well as a resource table.

Doors open at 1:00pm.

Panel begins 1:30pm.

Program end 3:30pm.