Modernizes the roles and responsibilities of the victim and witness assistance board in Massachusetts.
The bill updates the roles and responsibilities of the victim and witness assistance board in Massachusetts. It mandates the board to provide information on victims' and witnesses' rights to court officials and police chiefs, in printed or digital formats. The board is also tasked with funding and supporting services for victims, providing professional development and community education opportunities, advocating for policy initiatives, and managing the Garden of Peace memorial garden.
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