Massachusetts Office for Victim Assistance

2012 Massachusetts Victim Assistance Academy to be held July 22 - 27 at Endicott College

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We need your help to contact the Judiciary Committee to discharge Senate Bill 640 by June 8, 2012!

April 27^th marked the deadline for the Judiciary Committee to act on Senate Bill 640, MOVA’s amendment to the Massachusetts Victim Bill of Rights (MGL Ch. 258B). The Committee saw fit to issue a new deadline of June 8^th, 2012, to make a final determination on whether or not to discharge the bill.

MOVA encourages our support network of victims and survivors, service providers, criminal justice agencies, law enforcement personnel and others to contact the Committee before June 8^th to communicate their support of Senate Bill 640.

Time is of the essence!! Please Click Here to find out how YOU can help!

Providing help and healing for crime victims in Massachusetts.

The Massachusetts Office for Victim Assistance (MOVA) is an independent state agency devoted to upholding and advancing the rights of crime victims in this state. We provide innovative victim advocacy through outreach and education, policy and program development, direct services to crime victims, legislative advocacy, and grant management.

Our commitment lies in reaching all victims, while ensuring access and equity of rights and services to underserved communities. By bridging public, private and community organizations, we work to serve crime victims, their families, and witnesses to violence, while promoting healing and justice.

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