Keeping people with autism safe

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The little boy with autism who went missing in Calgary earlier this month was recently found dead. The tragedy has sparked conversations about how we keep vulnerable children and people in our community safe. Alex Scott, Family Programs Director with the Autism Services of Saskatoon, joins Tamara to discuss what services are in place here in the province and if more support is needed.
31 Jul 11AM English Canada News Commentary

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