Resolve establishing a sexual assault counselor certification task force
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
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Overview
This bill directs a task force to investigate and study the feasibility of establishing a certification process for sexual assault counselors in Massachusetts. The task force’s work will focus on determining the necessary qualifications, training standards, and potential impact of such a certification program. This effort aims to improve the quality of support provided to survivors of sexual assault.
Key provisions
- Establish a Sexual Assault Counselor Certification Task Force.
- The task force will investigate and study the creation of a certification process.
- The study will include recommendations for qualifications and training standards.
- The task force’s findings will be reported to the Legislature.
Who is affected
- Individuals who experience sexual assault
- Sexual assault counselors
- The public health sector
Notable changes
- The bill proposes a new certification process for sexual assault counselors.
- It does not currently specify the scope or details of the certification requirements.
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Primary sponsor
Michael O. Moore
Cosponsors
James B. Eldridge
James K. Hawkins
Michael O. Moore
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