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General Appropriations Act FY2008

Department of Youth Services
Data Current as of:  10/29/2007





MISSION

The Department of Youth Services is the juvenile justice agency of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Our mission is to protect the public and prevent crime by promoting positive change in the lives of youth committed to our custody, and by partnering with communities, families, government and provider agencies toward this end. We accomplish this mission through interventions that build knowledge, develop skills and change the behavior of the youth in our care.

Web Site:


http://www.mass.gov/dys

Governing Laws:

Statutes

MGL C. 18A s. 999 Department of Youth Services

Regulations

109 CMR Department of Youth Services