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Office of the Child Advocate and UMass Chan Medical School Launch State Center on Child Wellbeing and Trauma 

10/20/2021 Office of the Child Advocate

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

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New Report Highlights Negative Impacts of Pandemic on Youth, Makes Recommendations to Prevent Future Delinquency  

10/06/2021 Office of the Child Advocate

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

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Child Advocate Releases Summary on Mandated Reporter Commission’s Work 

6/30/2021 Office of the Child Advocate

Report describes Commission’s deliberations and public comments

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Massachusetts Child Advocate Releases Fiscal Year 2020 Annual Report 

5/20/2021 Office of the Child Advocate

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

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Massachusetts Child Advocate Releases Child Fatality Investigative Report  

3/31/2021 Office of the Child Advocate

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

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Press Release: Safe Kids Thrive Website 

10/28/2020 Office of the Child Advocate

Public Information Campaign

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We All Need Help Sometimes 

7/01/2020 Office of the Child Advocate

Public Information Campaign

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Messages from the OCA ~ June 19, 2020 

6/19/2020 Office of the Child Advocate

"The OCA reaffirms its commitment to promoting racial equity openly and actively in our work..."