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Report highlights increased calls to complaint line, expanded role in protecting children and families
Report from State JJPAD Board Documents Opportunities to Better Serve Children and Families in Need of Support
New Report Documents Extent of Disparities and Analyzes Factors Leading to Them
CART will train teams to address trauma, foster healing, and build resilience to support children and families in Massachusetts
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
