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Massachusetts Department of Correction Recidivism Study Demonstrates Programming Impact on Lasting Rehabilitation 

3/14/2024 Massachusetts Department of Correction

Recidivism rate decreases by more than half for formerly incarcerated individuals who complete substance use treatment programs and attain high school equivalency credentials

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Governor Healey Appoints Two New Members to the Sex Offender Registry Board 

3/06/2024 Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

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Healey-Driscoll Administration Announces Retirement of Massachusetts Department of Correction Commissioner Carol Mici 

3/04/2024 Massachusetts Department of Correction

DOC Chief of Staff Shawn Jenkins to serve as Interim Commissioner

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Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards Nearly $653K to Support First Responders’ Health and Well-Being After Traumatic Events 

3/01/2024 Office of Grants and Research

Critical Incident Stress Management Grants Awarded to 12 Police Departments

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Healey-Driscoll Administration Funds Purchase of Automatic External Defibrillators for Municipalities, Public Colleges, Universities, and Nonprofits 

3/01/2024 Office of Grants and Research

Grant funding will place AEDs inside emergency response vehicles for 80 award recipients

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Independent Massachusetts Motor Vehicle Uniform Citation Data Analysis and Report Released 

2/27/2024 Executive Office of Public Safety and Security

Community Members Invited to Provide Feedback

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Healey-Driscoll Administration Announces Over $9.1 Million in Funds Available to Strengthen Cybersecurity for State, Local Systems  

2/09/2024 Office of Grants and Research

Program Enhances Ability to Address and Protect Against Cybersecurity Threats

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Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards Nearly $6.5 Million in Grants to Reduce Recidivism Among Young Adults 

2/08/2024 Office of Grants and Research

Funding Invests in Evidence-Based Programs Aimed at Helping Justice-Involved Young Adults Achieve Successful Reentry

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Executive Office of Public Safety and Security Hosts Xylazine “TRANQ” Training for First Responders  

2/08/2024 Executive Office of Public Safety and Security

More than 400 participants joined EOPSS and experts for a training surrounding xylazine and best practices for first responders

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Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards $3.8 Million to Protect Nonprofits from Hate Crimes & Extremism 

2/06/2024 Office of Grants and Research

Applications Now Open for New $4.75 Million Nonprofit Security Initiative

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Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards Nearly $4 Million to Combat Human Trafficking and Other Gender-Based Offenses 

1/26/2024 Office of Grants and Research

Funds awarded through two grant programs will support efforts to hold offenders accountable and provide services to survivors

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Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards $1.9 Million to Enhance Public Safety 

1/25/2024 Office of Grants and Research

New Grant Program Designed to Strengthen Community-Based Partnerships and Engage At-Risk Youth

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 Healey-Driscoll Administration Issues Safety Reminders Ahead of Anticipated Winter Storm 

1/05/2024 Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

Weather experts anticipate the first widespread, accumulating snow event of the season

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Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards Federal Funding to Support Substance Use Disorder Programming for Incarcerated Individuals 

12/08/2023 Office of Grants and Research

Funds made available through the Residential Substance Abuse Treatment for State Prisoners Grant Program, managed by the Office of Grants and Research

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Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards $4.8 Million to Support Public Safety Staffing 

12/07/2023 Office of Grants and Research

Grants were awarded to 10 municipalities by the Office of Grants and Research