The Office of Access, Diversity, and Fairness (OADF) encompasses six Trial Court departments focused on access, diversity, and fairness:
- Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion;
- Office of Access to Justice and the Court User Experience;
- Office of Alternative and Online Dispute Resolution;
- Office of Language Access;
- Office of Court Records and Transcripts;
- Office of Court Services and Law Libraries.
OADF was created to ensure consistency, collaboration and coordination among the many efforts underway to build a diverse, equitable, and inclusive court system.
The Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion’s (ODEI) focus is to advance internal DEI efforts that foster and support a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment for all Trial Court employees.
Mission
The Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (ODEI) is internally focused to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion across the Massachusetts Trial Court by promoting and equipping its workforce to cultivate a workplace that fosters accountability, empowerment, and a sense of belonging.
Vision
The Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (ODEI) aims to lead with purpose, increase accountability and make a meaningful impact. By promoting clear communication, transparency, and a structured approach to DEI, ODEI works to create a workplace where all employees feel valued, included, and empowered.
Purpose
ODEI supports a diverse, inclusive, and equitable work environment by:
- Serving as the main resource for DEI related information, trends, and best practices.
- Offering training and education to boost employee awareness, engagement, and skills building around DEI.
- Providing guidance for court staff and leadership on cultivating welcoming and inclusive workplaces, improving communication, addressing bias, and applying a DEI lens to daily work.