Staggering statistics:
- In Quebec, there are more reports to the DYP than there are births each year.
- Currently, more than 40,000 children in the province of Quebec are being cared for by the DYP.
- 323 reports to the DYP are made each day in Quebec. That’s the equivalent of 7 school buses.
Age groups
0-5 years : 24 %
6-12 years : 41 %
13-15 years : 18 %
16-17 years : 17 %
Living conditions
Data from Bilan des directeurs de la protection de la jeunesse, 2020-2021 (Directors of Youth Protection Report)
Nathan & Emma
Illustrator Anabel Roy uses her art to raise awareness of this raw, unbearable, and unrecognized reality. She presents a portrait of young people from the DYP in the form of cartoons. While each story conveys much suffering, they also give a glimpse of hope thanks to the support and care of a loving community.
Emma, 5 years old
Emma is a five-year-old little girl who has witnessed a lot of domestic violence. Thanks to cherry, she is now learning how to give and receive tenderness and love …
Nathan, 10 years old
Nathan is a 10-year-old boy who suffered from neglect. Today, for the first time in his life, he felt important.