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News and Announcements

For Office of the Child Advocate

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

7/07/2025 Office of the Child Advocate

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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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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