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December 2025 Newsletter 

12/10/2025 Office of the Child Advocate

Press Release

OCA Releases Investigation Report on Case of A’zella Ortiz 

12/10/2025 Office of the Child Advocate

The Office of the Child Advocate (OCA) released findings and recommendations Wednesday following an investigation into the October 2024 death of A’zella Ortiz and the serious bodily and emotional injuries of her siblings.

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November 2025 Newsletter 

11/20/2025 Office of the Child Advocate

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September 2025 Newsletter 

9/08/2025 Office of the Child Advocate

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July 2025 Newsletter 

7/07/2025 Office of the Child Advocate

Press Release

New Report Highlights Need for “Child Requiring Assistance” System Reform  

7/07/2025 Office of the Child Advocate

Press Release

Massachusetts Launches Campaign to Prevent Drowning Deaths Among Children with Autism 

7/07/2025 Department of Developmental Services

Massachusetts agencies promote water safety and emergency preparation for children with Autism

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April 2025 Newsletter 

4/30/2025 Office of the Child Advocate

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March 2025 Newsletter 

3/13/2025 Office of the Child Advocate

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February 2025 Newsletter 

2/04/2025 Office of the Child Advocate

Press Release

Treating Youth as Youth: New Report Calls for Pretrial Reforms to Better Support Young People 

1/15/2025 Office of the Child Advocate

A report by the Juvenile Justice Policy and Data Board spotlights opportunities to improve youth rate of success during pretrial phase

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December 2024 Newsletter 

12/12/2024 Office of the Child Advocate