S 112
An Act relative to Children’s Advocacy Centers
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Bill overview
This bill aims to establish guidelines and support for Children’s Advocacy Centers (CACs) in Massachusetts. It seeks to ensure these centers, which provide comprehensive services to child victims of abuse, operate effectively and meet specific quality standards. The legislation intends to strengthen the capacity of CACs to assist children and families impacted by abuse and neglect. Specifically, it focuses on improving coordination and resource allocation for these vital services.
Key provisions
- Establishes standards for Children’s Advocacy Centers (CACs) in Massachusetts.
- Focuses on improving coordination among CACs and related agencies.
- Supports the development of comprehensive services for child victims of abuse.
- Addresses training and professional development for CAC staff.
- Promotes the collection and analysis of data related to CAC services.
Who is affected
- Child victims of abuse and their families
- Children’s Advocacy Centers
- Social service agencies
- Law enforcement
- Healthcare providers
Notable changes
- The bill outlines specific requirements for CACs to ensure consistent quality of care.
- It emphasizes the importance of data collection and analysis to inform program improvements.
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Bill S.112 194th (Current)
An Act relative to Children’s Advocacy Centers
By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 112) of Julian Cyr for legislation relative to Children’s Advocacy Centers. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
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Bill Information
Presenter: Julian Cyr Status: Referred to Senate Committee on Ways and Means
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Displaying 4 actions for Bill S.112
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Referred to the committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities |
| 2/27/2025 | House | House concurred |
| 10/9/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 10/21/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in B-1 |
| 12/22/2025 | Senate | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means |
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