As the trial of Brandy Cooney and Becky Hamber, accused of murdering the 12-year-old boy they were attempting to adopt, nears its conclusion, former Ontario child advocate Irwin Elman emphasizes the need for accountability from the Children’s Aid Society (CAS). Both Halton and Ottawa CAS have stated that they conducted internal and external reviews following the boy’s death, but details remain undisclosed. Despite numerous warnings about the couples’ treatment of the boys, the CAS did not take appropriate action. Concerns about the boys’ welfare, including alleged abusive parenting techniques, were reported, yet no unannounced visits or proper interviews were conducted by the CAS.
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