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New Report Highlights Urgent Need for Autism Safety Measures in Massachusetts For Autism Acceptance Month, Office of the Child Advocate Stresses Need for Community and Caregiver Support 

4/24/2025 Office of the Child Advocate

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Juvenile Justice Policy and Data Board Report Highlights Rising Arrests and Detentions, Calls for Greater Use of Diversion 

3/25/2025 Office of the Child Advocate

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Office of the Child Advocate Releases FY24 Annual Report Detailing Expanded Capacity, Policy Initiatives, and Efforts to Strengthen Child Welfare Systems 

3/13/2025 Office of the Child Advocate

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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

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Fall 2024 Newsletter 

9/26/2024 Office of the Child Advocate

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Summer 2024 Newsletter 

6/26/2024 Office of the Child Advocate

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OCA Releases its Annual Report for Fiscal Year FY23 

4/22/2024 Office of the Child Advocate

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OCA releases report: “Family Resource Centers: Recommendations for Increasing Access and Improving Service Delivery” 

4/22/2024 Office of the Child Advocate

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Spring 2024 Newsletter 

3/26/2024 Office of the Child Advocate

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Juvenile Justice Policy and Data Board Releases Report Highlighting Increased Use of Juvenile Justice System 

1/10/2024 Office of the Child Advocate

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OCA Releases Report on Year 1 Impact of Massachusetts Youth Diversion Program  

10/26/2023 Office of the Child Advocate

OCA Releases Report on Year 1 Impact of Massachusetts Youth Diversion Program

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Summer 2023 Newsletter 

9/20/2023 Office of the Child Advocate

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Massachusetts Mandated Reporter Training 

8/21/2023 Office of the Child Advocate

Mandated Reporter Training available now - free online access

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Notice of Public Comment Regarding DCF FY22 Annual Report 

6/14/2023 Office of the Child Advocate

Notice of Public Comment