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MA H1901

Resolve providing for an investigation and study by a special commission relative to gender-responsive programming for juvenile justice system involved girls


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Introduced
03/29/2021
In Committee
03/29/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to gender responsive programming for juvenile justice system involved girls. The Judiciary.

AI Summary

This bill establishes a special commission to investigate and study methods of implementing gender-responsive programming for girls involved in the juvenile justice system in Massachusetts. The commission will review successful programs and best practices, analyze factors leading to girls' involvement in the system, evaluate state training and data collection, and make recommendations for community-based and statewide programming to better serve high-risk and justice-involved girls. The commission will include members from the legislature, state agencies, the courts, and community service providers, and will solicit input from affected youth. The commission is required to file periodic reports with recommendations starting in 2014 and continuing biennially.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H5173 (on 10/27/2022)

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