An Act relative to supporting survivors of domestic violence and enhancing child welfare
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill aims to support survivors of domestic violence and improve child welfare services in Massachusetts. It seeks to expand resources and protections for individuals experiencing domestic violence, including access to legal assistance and safe housing. The bill also intends to strengthen child welfare systems to better protect children at risk due to domestic violence. It builds upon existing efforts to address these critical issues.
Key provisions
- Expands access to legal assistance for survivors of domestic violence.
- Increases funding for domestic violence shelters and support services.
- Strengthens protections for children in families affected by domestic violence.
- Requires the Department of Children and Families to develop protocols for identifying and supporting children at risk.
- Promotes collaboration between domestic violence agencies and child welfare systems.
- Addresses barriers to safe housing for survivors.
- Supports training for professionals involved in domestic violence and child welfare cases.
- Establishes a task force to study and recommend improvements to the state’s response to domestic violence.
Who is affected
- Survivors of domestic violence
- Children at risk due to domestic violence
- Domestic violence shelters and service providers
- The Department of Children and Families
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Primary sponsor
David Henry Argosky LeBoeuf
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