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SD 3380

Norfolk District Attorney Community Based Juvenile Justice Program FY25 Report

194th Legislature (2025-2026)

Massachusetts bill requires Norfolk District Attorney to report FY25 outcomes of its community-based juvenile justice diversion program to the legislature.

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Bill Summary · SD 3380

Legislative bill overview

SD 3380 establishes a reporting requirement for the Norfolk District Attorney's Community Based Juvenile Justice Program to document its activities, outcomes, and fiscal performance for fiscal year 2025. The bill directs the district attorney to submit a comprehensive report detailing program operations and results to the Massachusetts legislature.

Why is this important

Accountability reporting on juvenile justice programs informs policymakers about whether diversion and community-based approaches are effective alternatives to traditional prosecution. This data helps determine whether resources allocated to rehabilitation-focused programs are achieving their intended goals of reducing youth involvement in the criminal justice system while protecting public safety.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope of metrics: Disagreement over what outcomes should be measured (recidivism rates, cost-effectiveness, participant demographics, community safety impacts) and how success should be defined
  • Resource implications: Questions about whether creating comprehensive reporting requirements imposes additional administrative burden and costs on the district attorney's office
  • Program transparency vs. privacy: Balancing public accountability with protecting juvenile records and participant privacy rights under Massachusetts law

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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