If the youth determines that the requested public performance or media involvement is not in their best interest, the Children’s Service Worker will help them notify the requesting agency in writing that they are not consenting to a specific public performance or media involvement.

Any refusals of a youth’s media involvement shall be documented in the youth’s case file.

The following examples, while not all inclusive, are reasons for refusing public performance or media involvement:

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  • The youth safety and well-being would be at risk;
  • The youth has expressed that he/she does not want to participate;
  • The requesting agency is using the youth to promote its religious beliefs;
  • The requesting agency is placing unreasonable demands for work on the youth;
  • The youth’s identity would not remain confidential;
  • The youth’s current placement would be disrupted;
  • The youth’s treatment and education would be negatively impacted;
  • The youth may be a danger to him or herself or others; or
  • The youth is physically and mentally unable to participate.