Bill > H1795

This bill aims to improve the collection and reporting of data on juveniles' interactions with the law enforcement and juvenile justice systems in Massachusetts. The key provisions include: 1. Requiring the Child Advocate to annually report statistical data on the juvenile justice system, including details on decision points and demographics of juveniles in the system. 2. Mandating various state agencies, such as law enforcement, courts, and the Department of Youth Services, to collect and provide specific data points to the Child Advocate on a quarterly or annual basis. 3. Establishing guidelines for the format, categories, and level of detail required in the data reporting, with a focus on allowing analysis by demographic subgroups. 4. Defining key terms like "gender identity" and "sexual orientation" to ensure consistent data collection. 5. Granting the Child Advocate the authority to request and receive individual-level data, while ensuring the confidentiality of such information. The overall goal is to create a comprehensive and standardized system for collecting and reporting data on juvenile justice interactions, which will inform policy decisions and improve the transparency of the Commonwealth's juvenile justice system.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H1795