Report says system failed 12-year-old girl impregnated by stepfather
ST. JOHN’S, N.L. — She was 12, and seeking an abortion after being sexually assaulted and impregnated by her stepfather.
A report released Wednesday found Newfoundland and Labrador’s child protection system responded inadequately to her case, and missed opportunities to intervene.
It took two more years, and a second abortion, before the girl told authorities in another province about the abuse, according to the report from the province’s child and youth advocate.
“It was really shocking and it was saddening to see that this could happen to this little girl of 12 years old,” said Jacqueline Lake Kavanagh.