Cathy Vine Cathy Vine engages in research, writing and action projects to advance the well-being and rights of children and youth. Recently she worked with Ontario's Office of the Provincial Advocate for Children and Youth to support young people to hol the first ever Youth Leaving Care Hearings at Queen's Park, home of the Ontario Legislature. Previously, Cathy oversaw publication of 40 reports on children's issues and worked extensively with children, youth, and adults affected by child abuse and intimate violence, conducting research and developing innovative support and clinical services. She taught part-time at the School of Social Work, Ryerson University, and publications include the recent co-authored report, Resilience: Successful Navigation through Significant Threat (2010), and the co-authored book, Gardens of Shame: The Tragedy of Martin Kruze & the Sexual Abuse at Maple Leaf Gardens (Greystone Press, 2002). Read More Read Less