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The Office of the Child Advocate (OCA) released findings and recommendations Wednesday following a multi-system investigation into the case of Harmony Montgomery.

New report reveals significant improvements in strengthening protections for the Commonwealth’s most vulnerable children

Fewer youth becoming involved with juvenile justice system, but action still needed to increase diversion and reduce racial and ethnic disparities

OCA and DYS Launch Youth Diversion Initiative to Provide High Quality Alternatives to Arrest and Prosecution

At the Center, experts will work with child-serving systems in Massachusetts to reduce trauma infliction and support children’s healing

The Juvenile Justice Policy and Data Board releases report analyzing impact of pandemic on the juvenile justice system and youth’s future risk of delinquency

Report describes Commission’s deliberations and public comments

Report highlights OCA’s targeted interventions for vulnerable populations during the COVID-19 pandemic

Investigation reveals multiple missed opportunities for prevention and intervention prior to the death of David Almond.

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