The Centre was established by Dr.'s Covell and Howe in 1995
The mandate of the CBU Children’s Rights Centre is to:
Conduct research on children’s rights and children’s issues,
further public knowledge and education about children’s rights,
monitor the implementation of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child in Canada,provide a resource centre for students conducting research in children’s rights through courses, training and employment, and direct supervision of student research projects.
Children's Rights Centre Advisory Board Members
Dr. Katherine Covell Dept. of Psychology, CBU
Executive Director, Children’s Rights Centre
Dr. R. Brian Howe Dept. of Political Science, CBU
Director, Children’s Rights Centre
Dr. Geoffrey Carre Dept. of Psychology, CBU
Ms. Marcie McKay Community Representative – Mental Health
Ms. Johnna O’Leary Community Representative - Education