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Juvenile Justice Policy and Data Board/Childhood Trauma Task Force

Information on the JJPAD and CTTF

The Juvenile Justice Policy and Data Board (JJPAD), which was established by Chapter 69 of the Acts of 2018, is charged with evaluating juvenile justice system policies and procedures and making recommendations to improve outcomes. The JJPAD Board is chaired by the Child Advocate and comprised of members representing a broad spectrum of organizations involved in the juvenile justice system.

The Childhood Trauma Task Force (CTTF) operates under the umbrella of the JJPAD Board.

If you would like to know more about the work of the JJPAD Board or the CTTF , or if you have questions or comments, please contact Melissa Threadgill, Director of Juvenile Justice Initiatives for the Office of the Child Advocate.

Email: Melissa.Threadgill@mass.gov

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What you need to know

JJPAD Board Meeting Materials  JJPAD Board Updates  Members of the JJPAD Board  Childhood Trauma Task Force (CTTF)  JJPAD Data Subcommittee  JJPAD Community-Based Interventions (CBI) Subcommittee 

Contact Information

Address

Office of the Child Advocate
One Ashburton Place, 5th Floor, Boston, MA 02108
Directions 

Phone

Melissa Threadgill: 617-979-8368
Main Line: 617-979-8374

Online

Melissa Threadgill: melissa.threadgill@mass.gov

Address

One Ashburton Place, 5th Floor, Boston, MA 02108
Directions 

Phone

Complaint Line (617) 979-8360

Note: During the Covid-19 pandemic the OCA Complaint Line is receiving a high volume of calls and emails. If you contacted us and have not received a response after more than 3 business days, please call our main office number below.

Main Office (617) 979-8374
Toll Free (866) 790-3690

For all OCA phone lines our hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Online

OCA Email childadvocate@mass.gov
Web Online Complaint Form  

Fax

(617) 979-8379

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