The Investigative Journalism Bureau (IJB) is pleased to announce that award-winning investigative reporter Emma Jarratt has joined the team in a new role dedicated to uncovering child exploitation.
Jarratt brings a wealth of experience, having led and contributed to investigations into human rights abuses, controversial surrogacy laws, medical malpractice, workplace misconduct and the exploitation of vulnerable people.
Her appointment is part of a new partnership between the IJB and the Canadian Centre for Child Protection aimed at producing journalism that exposes and raises awareness about online exploitation, trafficking and the victimization of children.
“Children’s online safety is being identified around the world as an urgent public health issue and increasingly more devices end up in the hands of younger and younger kids while laws to protect them are not evolving at the same rate,” says Jarratt.
“I’m grateful to the CCCP and IJB for the unique opportunity to bring awareness to this issue of vital public importance. To be able to do this work with the IJB is a dream realized. The IJB is the leading investigative journalism team in Canada and its work consistently acts as a catalyst for meaningful change while unflinchingly holding those in power to account.”
Jarratt is no stranger to the IJB. A longtime contributor, she has worked closely with IJB director Rob Cribb on several major projects, including the groundbreaking series Privileged and Confidential, which examines secrecy, sexual misconduct, and accountability within Ontario’s legal profession.
Her reporting has prompted reviews by regulatory bodies concerning the disclosure of disciplinary records and undertakings, leading to policy changes and renewed debate about transparency and accountability in the legal system.
Jarratt’s new appointment reflects the IJB’s commitment to deepening its coverage of urgent and complex issues impacting children around the world.
“Emma is a powerhouse journalist who chooses to pursue tough stories that are hard to tell, digs deep and executes with sensitivity, mission and world class skills,” says Cribb. “She is a perfect fit for the kind of journalism we do at the IJB.”
The Investigative Journalism Bureau is a non-profit, impact-driven newsroom telling deeply-reported stories in the public interest.
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