Modernizes the roles and responsibilities of the victim and witness assistance board in Massachusetts.

The bill updates the responsibilities of the victim and witness assistance board in Massachusetts. It mandates that a summary of victims' rights be posted in all courthouses and police stations, provided in the top five non-English languages spoken in the state. The board will also manage the Garden of Peace memorial garden, administer the SAFEPLAN advocacy program, and provide informational materials to victims. The board's bylaws will govern its internal operations, and it will fund and support services for victims across the state.

Modernizes the roles and responsibilities of the victim and witness assistance board in Massachusetts.

The bill updates the responsibilities of the victim and witness assistance board in Massachusetts. It mandates that a summary of victims' rights be posted in all courthouses and police stations, provided in the top five non-English languages spoken in the state. The board will also manage the Garden of Peace memorial garden, administer the SAFEPLAN advocacy program, and provide informational materials to victims. The board's bylaws will govern its internal operations, and it will fund and support services for victims across the state.