Saskatchewan Advocate for Children and Youth Systemic Investigation Request Form

The Saskatchewan Advocate for Children and Youth plays a vital role in protecting the rights and wellbeing of young people across the province. When systemic issues arise that impact multiple children or youth—whether in care, education, healthcare, or justice systems—concerned individuals and organizations can request a formal systemic investigation.

This Saskatchewan Advocate for Children and Youth Systemic Investigation Request Form provides a clear, professional way to submit detailed concerns about systemic issues affecting children and youth in Saskatchewan. Built with Paperform, this template streamlines the investigation request process while ensuring all necessary information is captured accurately and securely.

Who Should Use This Form?

This form is designed for:

Service providers working with children and youth who identify patterns of concern
Community organizations and advocacy groups supporting young people
Parents and guardians observing systemic barriers affecting multiple children
Youth who wish to raise concerns about systemic issues
Educators and healthcare professionals identifying recurring problems
Social workers and case managers recognizing patterns requiring systemic review

What Makes This Template Essential?

Requesting a systemic investigation requires careful documentation of concerns, affected populations, and the nature of systemic failures. This template ensures:

Comprehensive Information Gathering: The form collects detailed information about the systemic issue, including the nature of the concern, affected population demographics, relevant government services or programs, and supporting evidence.

Clear Identification: Requestors can provide their contact information and organizational affiliation, establishing credibility while allowing the Advocate's office to follow up for clarification.

Issue Classification: The form helps categorize concerns by service area (child welfare, education, healthcare, justice, mental health services) and issue type, ensuring proper routing and investigation.

Supporting Documentation: File upload capabilities allow requestors to attach reports, statistics, correspondence, or other evidence supporting the investigation request.

Confidentiality Options: The form includes options to discuss confidentiality concerns and whether the requestor wishes to remain anonymous.

Key Features for Saskatchewan Context

This template is specifically designed for Saskatchewan's regulatory and child advocacy framework:

Province-specific service categories reflecting Saskatchewan's child and youth services structure
References to relevant Saskatchewan legislation including The Advocate for Children and Youth Act
Alignment with Saskatchewan regional health authorities and education divisions
Consideration of Indigenous communities and Treaty territories within Saskatchewan
Options for describing systemic failures across provincial government ministries and agencies

Why Paperform for Systemic Investigation Requests?

Paperform makes it easy for advocacy organizations, government offices, and community groups to collect complex investigation requests professionally:

SOC 2 Type II Compliance: Sensitive information about children and systemic failures is protected with enterprise-grade security that meets stringent compliance standards for government and advocacy work.

Conditional Logic: The form adapts based on responses—if the issue involves child welfare, additional relevant questions appear; if it involves education, appropriate follow-up fields are shown.

File Uploads: Requestors can attach supporting documentation, statistics, reports, or correspondence that strengthens the investigation request without separate email exchanges.

Email Notifications: When a systemic investigation request is submitted, the Advocate's office receives immediate notification with all details, enabling prompt review and response.

Secure Data Storage: All submissions are stored securely and can be exported for case management systems, ensuring proper tracking and follow-up.

Automate Your Investigation Request Workflow

For organizations managing multiple investigation requests or complex case tracking, Stepper (stepper.io) can extend this form's capabilities:

Automated acknowledgment emails to requestors confirming receipt and providing next steps
Case number generation and tracking for each investigation request
Internal routing based on issue type, service area, or urgency
CRM or case management integration to log requests in existing systems
Team notifications via Slack, Teams, or email when high-priority requests are submitted
Follow-up reminders for staff to contact requestors or gather additional information

Supporting Saskatchewan's Most Vulnerable

The Saskatchewan Advocate for Children and Youth serves as an independent voice for young people, ensuring their rights are protected and systemic issues are addressed. This form template empowers concerned individuals and organizations to bring forward legitimate concerns that require investigation, contributing to improved systems and better outcomes for Saskatchewan's children and youth.

Whether you're a social service agency, community organization, or concerned citizen, this form provides a professional, secure, and comprehensive way to request systemic investigations. With Paperform's intuitive design and powerful automation capabilities, you can focus on advocacy work while the platform handles data collection, security, and workflow management.

Start using this template today to streamline your systemic investigation request process and ensure every concern is properly documented and submitted to the Saskatchewan Advocate for Children and Youth.