Establishes an independent correctional oversight office to dismantle structural racism in Massachusetts correctional facilities.

The bill creates an independent correctional oversight office to address structural racism in Massachusetts correctional facilities. The office, named the Inclusion, Diversity, Anti-Racism, and Equity Unit (IDAREU), will be headed by an anti-racism corrections inspector general. The office will investigate and report on issues related to structural racism, including institutional racism, internalized racism, interpersonal racism, and systemic racism. It will also review legislation and regulations, make recommendations, and ensure compliance with anti-racism standards.

Establishes an independent correctional oversight office to dismantle structural racism in Massachusetts correctional facilities.

The bill creates an independent correctional oversight office to address structural racism in Massachusetts correctional facilities. The office, named the Inclusion, Diversity, Anti-Racism, and Equity Unit (IDAREU), will be headed by an anti-racism corrections inspector general. The office will investigate and report on issues related to structural racism, including institutional racism, internalized racism, interpersonal racism, and systemic racism. It will also review legislation and regulations, make recommendations, and ensure compliance with anti-racism standards.