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Department of Youth Services
Web Site:
www.mass.gov/dysOrganization Chart
Mission:
As the juvenile justice agency for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, the Department of Youth Services promotes positive change in the youth in our care and custody. Our mission is to make communities safer by improving the life outcomes for youth in our care. We achieve our mission through investing in highly qualified staff and a service continuum that engages youth, families and communities in strategies that support positive youth development.Governing Laws:
Statutes
| MGL C. 18A S. 1-9 | Department of Youth Services |
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| MGL C. 120 S. 1-26 | Department of Youth Services and Massachusetts Training Schools |
| MGL C. 119 S. 52-74 | Protection and Care of Children, and the Proceedings against them |
Regulations
| 109 CMR | Department of Youth Services |
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